Troops of the Nigerian Army has arrested three terrorists at Damba community in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, amongst them was one of the masterminds of the March 28, 2022, terrorist attack on Abuja Kaduna Train Services.
According to the military high command, one of the arrested terrorists confessed to being one of the masterminds of the March 28, 2022, Abuja- Kaduna train attack.
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The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Musa Danmadami, stated this on Thursday in a statement made available to our correspondent.
“Troops of Operation Whirl Punch on 14 February 2023 responded to information on the presence of Boko Haram terrorists/Islamic State of West Africa Province kingpins at Damba community in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Subsequently, troops mobilised to the location and arrested 3 terrorists,” the statement reads.
“One of the terrorists arrested was identified as one of the masterminds of the 28 March 2022 terrorist attack on the Abuja Kaduna Train Services.”
The statement added that the raid led to the recovery of two motorcycles, mobile phones, $5,000, and other items.
In other operations across north-west states, troops killed several suspected insurgents and recovered arms, mobile phones, and other items.
“Also, on 16 February 2023, troops on fighting patrol made contact with terrorists at Ungwan Birni in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State,” the statement reads.
In other operations across north-west states, troops killed several suspected insurgents and recovered arms, mobile phones, and other items.
“Also, on 16 February 2023, troops on fighting patrol made contact with terrorists at Ungwan Birni in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State,” the statement reads.
“Following fire fight, troops neutralised 7 terrorists while others fled. Troops exploited the general area and recovered 83 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 50 rounds of 7.62mm special, 7 magazines, 5 motorcycles and 3 mobile phones among other items.
“Also, on 20 February 2023, troops on fighting patrol to Gada Oli Village in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, recovered 2 AK 47 rifles, 4 magazines, 66 rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition and 7 BH/ISWAP terrorist flags.
“Consequently, within the weeks in review, troops in the North West Zone recovered 10 AK47 rifles, 83 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 238 rounds of 7.62mm special, 2 locally fabricated rifles, 1 locally fabricated pistol, 7 magazines, 19 motorcycles, mobile phones, 30 rustled cattle and other sundry items.
“Troops also neutralizsd 23 terrorists and arrested 9 as well as rescued 23 abducted civilians. All recovered items and rescued civilians were handed over to the relevant authority for further action while arrested terrorists were documented for further action.”
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