Soldiers destroy notorious terrorist kingpin den in Zamfara, kills 1, recover weapons

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From Molly Kilete, Abuja

The Nigerian Army has said its troops deployed on counterterrorism/counterinsurgency operations have raided the den of a notorious terrorist kingpin known as Yellow Janbros at Dangunu Village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, resulting in the elimination of a terrorist and recovery of firearm.

During the operation conducted on April 8, troops successfully attacked the den of the notorious terrorists responsible for kidnappings and other acts of terrorism in parts of North West Nigeria, according to a statement by the army. “The troops overpowered and dislodged the terrorists and neutralized one of them. The gallant troops also recovered one AK- AK-47 rifle, One AK-47 Magazine, 30 rounds of 7.62 mm Special and one hundred and fifty bags of stolen grains. The terrorists’ enclave has been completely destroyed.

“The Nigerian Army remains committed to mitigating security challenges and will leave no stone unturned to rid the nation of terrorists and insurgents.”

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