Soldiers destroy terrorists kingpin’s den in Zamfara, kill 1, recover weapons

Soldiers

From Molly Kilete, Abuja

The Nigerian Army said its troops deployed on Counter Terrorism Counter Insurgency operations have raided the den of a notorious terrorists’ kingpin known as Yellow Janbros, at Dangunu Village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, resulting in the elimination of a terrorist and the recovery of firearms.

The army, in a statement, said: “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. The troops overpowered and dislodged the terrorists and neutralised one of them.

“The gallant troops also recovered one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, 30 rounds of 7.62 mm special and 150 bags of stolen grains. The terrorists’ enclave was 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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