The Joint Task Force (JTF) has announced the arrest of one “terrorist” on Saturday following a midnight assault on a residence in Kazuare Local Government Area, Jigawa State.
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The Joint Task Force (JTF) has announced the arrest of one “terrorist” on Saturday following a midnight assault on a residence in Kazuare Local Government Area, Jigawa State.
In a press statement today, a spokesman said the arrest followed extensive intelligence build-up upon which troops of the Third Brigade in the area conducted the midnight assault on the residence and made the arrest after a gun battle.
In addition to the arrest, three women and three toddlers were “extricated unhurt,” the statement said.
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“Five AK 47 rifles, five magazines, and 333 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and various improvised explosive devices were recovered from the residence on further search. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect is an Improvised Explosive Devices manufacturer and his residence a staging ground for terrorist activities in Kano.”
JTF recalled its earlier alert to the public of terrorists about fleeing major theatres of operation in the Northeast axis to ‘cooler’ areas due to pressure being mounted on them by the ongoing military operations in these areas.
“Members of the general public are once again enjoined to continue complimenting the efforts of the JTF by carrying out thorough checks on the background of persons who wish to let properties especially in cool zones or out skirt areas of major towns,” the statement said. “The 3 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Kano would not allow its area of operational responsibility to be used as haven for terrorists. The appeals of the JTF will continue to be complimented with the destruction of properties terrorists reside in and the arrests of their owners.”
It again called on all residents not to relent in the fight against terrorist elements by reporting any suspicious persons regardless of gender for immediate action so as to prevent the loss of life and property.
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