Troops in Sokoto State have eliminated a terrorist who was pretending to be a police officer
Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public Relations, revealed this in a statement on Thursday, March 21, 2024. He stated that the troops also demolished a house used for treating insurgents.
According to the statement, the terrorist, who often disguised himself as a police officer to carry out criminal activities, was killed in a sting operation on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. The operation was conducted based on credible intelligence, and the suspect was neutralized during a gun battle with the troops.
Furthermore, the troops discovered and destroyed a house used as a hidden facility by insurgent leaders to store drugs and provide medical care to injured insurgents.
In a separate operation against insurgency in Taraba State, troops eliminated another insurgent in Kutoko Village, Takum Local Government Area. This operation led to the recovery of an AK-47 Rifle and a Magazine containing 4 live rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.
These operations underscore the Nigerian Army’s dedication to combating terrorism and insurgency to ensure the nation’s safety and security. The public is encouraged to continue supporting the troops in the ongoing fight against the nation’s adversaries.
