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From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Nigerian Army said its soldiers on internal-security operations in Plateau State have killed four terrorists and foiled the kidnap of a school headmaster in the state.
Director Army Public Relations Major General Onyema Nwachukwu who made this known, said: “Nigerian Army troops on Friday, March 15, 2024, eliminated four terrorists in an ambush, and raided operations conducted in Kaduna and Katsina states. The troops also foiled a kidnap attempt on the Headmaster of a primary school in Plateau State.
“Responding to credible intelligence, on the use of Gwamtu – Duduwa- Kujeni route in Kajuru Local Government of Kaduna State for movement of logistics to support terrorists in Rijana forest, troops staged an ambush against the terrorists, eliminating two of them. In the operation, the valiant troops recovered two AK-47 Rifles, 2 AK-47 magazines, four rounds of 7.62mm (Special) and PKGM link belt. Other items recovered included one recoiling spring, two motorbikes, and camouflage jungle hat, packs of tobacco and fetish amulets.
“In a similar development, troops acting on actionable intelligence, successfully raided a terrorists’ hideout at Dutsen Kura in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State, where the gallant troops neutralised two terrorists, after a fierce exchange of fire. Items recovered from the terrorists’ den included one 81mm mortal bomb, three Baofeng radios, one empty PKT Gun ammunition box/links, four Bandoliers , two motorbikes, four pairs of military woodland camouflage and one ballistic helmet.
In another operation in Plateau State, troops responding to a distress call have repelled a kidnap attempt on one Mr Solomon Zakka, Headmaster of Pilot Primary School, Daffo, who was kidnapped from his residence at Maiduna village in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau. On being alerted, the vigilant troops pursued and engaged the kidnappers in a firefight, forcing them to relinquish their abductee.
“The Nigerian Army remains highly appreciative of the support and cooperation of the public. We urge all well-meaning Nigerians not to relent, but to continue to collaborate with the Nigerian Army in the ongoing operations across the country.”
