Nigerian Army says to have killed numerous terrorists during clashes with bandits, seizing a machine gun in Kampani Doka and Rifigoro villages in Kaduna State’s Birnin Gwari Local Government Area.
According to a statement on its social media network, the military also seized a large quantity of deadly automatic weapons and ammo.
Army said:
“The troops who conducted offensive operations into the terrorists’ stronghold near Kampanin Doka met strong resistance from the terrorists who opened fire upon sighting the troops.
“In a shootout that lasted for hours, the gallant troops subdued the criminal elements with superior fire power, thereby neutralizing 7 of the terrorists.”
According to the statement, the forces also retrieved a machine gun, three AK-47 weapons, eight AK-47 magazines (four completely loaded with 120 rounds of 7.62mm Special), a magazine carrier, six motorbikes, three mobile phones, two Baofeng communication radios, and three pairs of civilian clothing.
“Among the items recovered by the troops were a PKT machine gun with eight rounds of ammunition, a Baofeng radio, multiple communication devices, one SMF magazine, and 14 mobile SIM cards,” Army stated.
The statement urged the people to continue to assist security personnel in their tireless efforts to safeguard the safety and security of all residents.
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cc: Daily Post Ng
