Troops Neutralise 15 Terrorists, Recover AK-47 Rifles In N’West

Troops of Operations Hadarin Daji and other operations have neutralised no fewer than 15 terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition in the North West region.

The Director of Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Musa Danmadami, made this disclosure during the bi-weekly briefing on military activities in Abuja.

The brief covered the period between June 1 and June 15, 2023.

Danmadami noted that troops raided Shamushalle forest in Birnin Magaji Council of Zamfara State, where terrorist camps and hideouts were targeted.

According to him, in the operation, troops neutralised three terrorists, arrested two suspects and recovered one PKT gun, 91 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and four AK47 rifles.

He added: “On the same day, troops conducted an ambush operation at a location within Kubusu forest in Chikun Council of Kaduna State. Following a firefight, troops neutralised three terrorists and recovered two AK47 rifles, four AK47 magazines, 16 rounds of 7.62mm special, assorted drugs and other sundry items.”

Also, following a tip-off, troops arrested a supplier of logistics to terrorists at Bena town in Danko Wasagu Council of Kebbi State, with 566 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammo concealed in a black bag.

According to him, preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was to deliver the ammunition to terrorists in Maru Council of Zamfara State.

Within the weeks in review, troops recovered 20 AK47 rifles, 92 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 894 rounds of 7.62mm special, two PKT guns, one pump action gun, one Beretta pistol, 28 AK47 magazines, eight rounds of nine mm ammunition, 83 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm special, five dane guns, and three IEDs, among other items.

He added: “Relatedly, the air component of Operation Delta Safe between June 2 and 3, 2023 conducted air reconnaissance and air interdiction operations at Okoro Nyong and Ndele.

“Overhead, these locations were observed to be rife with illegal refining activities with about six motorcycles sighted.

“Consequently, the location was bombarded and destroyed while the illegally refined products and equipment were engulfed in flames as a result of the air strike.”