Hot SourceTroops of the Nigerian Army killed 11 suspected terrorists in operations carried out across the country.
The troops also apprehended 64 suspects, rescued several kidnapped persons, and recovered weapons, ammunition, and stolen livestock in the operations carried out between Thursday and Friday.
A credible source at Army Headquarters in Abuja told the journalists on Friday that the troops foiled the Islamic State for West African Province (ISWAP) attacks in the North-East.
The source said the troops of 222 Battalion repelled threats around Alau Dam and seized weapons and ammunition.
He added that troops of 145 Battalion ambushed terrorists in Kareto in Mobbar Local Government Area, killed eight, and recovered eight AK-47 rifles and ammunition.
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According to him, troops of 192 Battalion intercepted terrorists’ logistics in Gwoza Local Government Area, while 144 Battalion arrested three suspected terrorist suppliers in Adamawa with smuggled items.
“In the North West, 17 Brigade troops killed two terrorists at Malali Bridge, Katsina, recovering a motorcycle, radios, and phones.
“One terrorist was neutralised in Shinkafi, Zamfara, by 1 Brigade, with recoveries including an AK-47 rifle, livestock, and other items.
“Troops also rescued kidnap victims in Sokoto and Zamfara States, while another victim abducted at Maitsiga Village, Kankara, Katsina, was freed,” the source added.
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