Troops of the Nigerian Army in collaboration with a hybrid force have neutralised two terrorists and recovered arms and other items in Biu local government area of Borno State.
The Army disclosed this in a Saturday statement.
“On 19 April 2024 troops in collaboration with hybrid force, carried out a clearance operation in Kana Village, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
“During the operation, troops had an encounter with the terrorists around Nguma Village and neutralized two terrorists in the firefight.
“The troops also recovered two AK-47 rifles, one motorbike, 6 bicycles, and other sundry items abandoned by the fleeing terrorists.
“The clearance operation is still ongoing in the general area,” the statement read in part.
The Army added, “In a different operation on the same day, acting on credible intelligence, Nigerian Army troops deployed in Nasarawa State conducted a Cordon and Search operation at a suspected criminals’ hideouts around Abuni Village in Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
“The operation led to the recovery of 2 AK-47 rifles, 2 AK-47 magazines, and 35 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special).
“The recovered weapons were found in the residence of one Mr Abdullahi Musa, leading to the arrest of other suspects.”
According to the Army, these successful operations point to troops’ commitment in ensuring the safety and security of the populace.
“We urge members of the public to continue to support the Nigerian Army, other services and security agencies by providing timely and credible information to aid ongoing operations,” the Army said.
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