Troops of Operation Whirl Punch, under 1 division, Nigerian Army have overpowered a band of terrorists in a shootout in Kaduna, killing one of the terrorist while other scampered into the forest with bullet injuries
Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Lt. Col Musa Yahaya who made this known said the terrorists abandoned AK 47 Magazines band other ammunition as well as logistics equipment.
He said, “Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army while on clearance operation in the general areas of Sabon Birni, Dogon Dawa, Maidaro, Ngede Alpha and Rafin Kaji on Sunday 25 August 2024 made contact with elements of terrorists.
“In the fire fight that ensued, troops over powered and neutralised one of the terrorists while others fled with suspected gunshot injuries.
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“Troops recovered four AK-47 magazines (three fully loaded with total quantity 60 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition and one empty magazine), a PKT belt with 86 rounds of ammunition, two motorcycles (one of which was destroyed), a Techno mobile phone, a Baofeng Handheld Radio, and an Airtel recharge card valued at 5,000 naira only.
“The General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army and Commander of Operation Whirl Punch Major General Mayirenso Lander Saraso has commended the troops for the successful operation.
He also charged them to redouble their efforts as well as make life most unbearable for all terrorists, insurgents and their collaborators in the Division’s Area of Responsibility.
The GOC commended the good people of Kaduna, Kano, Niger and Jigawa States for their continuous cooperation and urged them to always make good use of the Division’s Toll Free Line “0800 002 0204” to communicate actionable intelligence and information that will further assist the Division and other security agencies to project offensive operations against the criminal elements.
