Operation Forest Sanity troops, in collaboration with Defence Headquarters Special Forces, killed six terrorists in Kaduna State during a raid on their hideouts in the Giwa region of the state. Several rounds of ammo were also discovered by terrorists during the raid.
The terrorists were reportedly killed in the ensuing firefight during the operation on Friday, according to a statement made on Saturday by Musa Danmadami, the director of defence media operations.
According to the statement-
“On June 9, 2023, troops of Operation Forest Sanity in conjunction with the Defence Headquarters Special Forces conducted a covert operation to bandit enclaves at Maidaro village in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State and made contact with terrorists.
“In an ensued fire fight, troops neutralised six terrorists and recovered five AK 47 rifles, 192 rounds of 7.62 x 39 mm Special ammunition, 74 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm Special, nine AK 47 rifle magazines, three IEDs, three Baofeng radios, one PKM, three motorcycles, amongst other sundry items.”
He asked locals to provide troops with early information on terrorist activity in their area.
The statement added-
“The military high command commends troops of Operation Forest Sanity and encourages the general public to avail troops with credible and timely information on terrorists and all criminal activities within their area”.
cc: Punch Ng
