The Nigerian Army High Command announced on Thursday that, in a recent sting operation, its troops, collaborating with vigilantes, eliminated a dangerous terrorist who had been posing as a police officer in Sokoto to commit heinous crimes.
This information was conveyed in a statement released to Defence Correspondents in Abuja by Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu.
According to the statement, “The violent extremist, who was eliminated on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, often used disguise to deceive and kidnap unsuspecting victims.”
“The sting operation was conducted following credible intelligence, and the suspect was neutralized during a gun battle with the troops.”
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“The troops also uncovered and destroyed a house used as a covert facility by insurgent kingpins to store drugs and administer treatments to wounded insurgents.”
The statement also noted that in a separate counter-insurgency operation in Taraba State, troops neutralized another insurgent in Kutoko Village, Takum Local Government Area of the State.
It explained that the offensive led to the recovery of an AK-47 Rifle and a Magazine containing four live rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.
These operations demonstrated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to combating terrorism and insurgency, in an effort to ensure the safety and security of the nation.
The statement urged members of the public to continue supporting the troops in their collective fight against the nation’s adversaries.