Troops deployed for counter terrorism operations in the North East in conjunction with Hybrid Forces have neutralized one terrorist and recovered arms, ammunition and rustled cattle during a clearance operation.
The operation was conducted on Tuesday, March 26, on identified Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province enclaves within Gori general area in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
The Daily Crucible gathered that in a fierce firefight, the troops successfully overpowered and, neutralized one terrorist, rescued several rustled cattle and recovered arms and ammunition from the terrorists.
The recovered arms include two AK-47 rifles, 38 rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition, AK-47 Magazines, one Improvised Explosive Device and one motorcycle.
In another operation in Katsina State, troops conducting offensive operation on terrorist camps, neutralized two terrorists at Garin Rinji general area in Batsari Local Government Area following a gun battle.
According to sources close to the Nigerian Army, the gallant troops overwhelmed the insurgents with superior firepower, destroyed several hideouts and recovered two motorcycles and 25 rustled livestock during the operation.
Troops are still sustaining offensive operations to clear terrorists in the general area as of the time of filing the report.
