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Nigerian Army Clears Road Blockades and Neutralizes Terrorists in Northwest Region

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Troops of the Nigerian Army conducted operations in Zamfara and Katsina States to clear road blockades mounted by kidnappers and neutralize terrorists. In Zamfara State, troops responded to a distress call on the blockade of Anka-Bagega road and engaged the terrorists in combat, forcing them to abandon their mission. Recovered items include an AK-47 rifle, magazines, ammunition, and a motorbike. The troops continue to trail the terrorists to prevent their freedom of action.

In continuation of efforts to curb terrorists’ activities in the Northwest region, troops of the Nigerian Army in two separate operations conducted in Zamfara and Katsina States on Monday, cleared road blockades mounted by kidnappers and neutralized some terrorists.

In Zamfara State, troops on a fighting patrol to curtail terrorists’ activities responded to a distress call on the blockade of Anka-Bagega road, mounted by terrorists to frustrate free movement of motorists and goods, as well as to serve as an entrapment to abduct unsuspecting civilians. According to the army, the vigilant troops rapidly mobilized to the scene and engaged the terrorists in combat, compelling the terrorists to abandon their mission and scampered in disarray. The troops recovered an AK-47 rifle, 2 AK 47 Magazines, 5 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition and one motorbike. Troops are still trailing the terrorists to deny them freedom of action in the area

Nigerian Army Troops Operations Zamfara Katsina Road Blockades Kidnappers Terrorists Combat AK-47 Rifle Ammunition Motorbike

 

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