By Damilare Adeleye
Nigerian Army troops deployed for Counter- terrorism and Counter-insurgency operations in the North West have reportedly ambushed and neutralized two terrorists transiting with arms in Kaduna.
It was learnt that the operation, which took place in Rafin Sariki Village of Giwa Local Government Area, was a prompt response to actionable intelligence on the presence of terrorists transiting with a sack containing weapons.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Maj. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, Director Army Public Relations, explained that the troops laid in ambush for the terrorists and engaged them in a gun battle, that neutralized two of the terrorists.
“The gallant troops also recovered one AK-47 rifle, 52 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and one locally fabricated revolver frame.
“The Nigerian Army remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of the citizenry and the nation in general. The NA will thus, continue to take decisive actions against terrorists activities in the region,” the statement partly reads.