It said that the terrorist killed in Sokoto had been masquerading as a police officer to perpetrate heinous crimes.
The Nigerian Army has announced the killing of two dangerous terrorists – one in Sokoto State and another in Taraba State.
It said that the terrorist killed in Sokoto had been masquerading as a police officer to perpetrate heinous crimes.
A statement on Thursday by the Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, said the suspect who was eliminated on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, often disguised to deceive and kidnap his victims.
Nwachukwu, however, noted that the terrorist was neutralised during a sting operation carried out by troops in the Nigerian Army, working in collaboration with local vigilantes.
According to him, the sting operation was conducted following credible intelligence and the suspect was neutralised in a gun battle with the troops.
It said, "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 Army spokesman disclosed.
"In a separate counter-insurgency operation in Taraba State, troops neutralized another insurgent in Kutoko Village, in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.
"The offensive resulted in the recovery of an AK-47 Rifle and a Magazine containing 4 live rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.
"These operations demonstrate the commitment of the Nigerian Army in combating terrorism and insurgency, in an effort to ensure safety and security of the nation.
"We urge well-meaning members of the public to continue to support the troops, as we collectively fight against the nation's adversaries."