The Nigerian Army says its troops, in coordination with other security agencies, killed some terrorists and apprehended a notorious arms courier linked to a wanted terrorist.
The Nigerian Army in a post on its official X Handle on Thursday, said the operation also led to the recovery of arms and ammunition, while several kidnapped victims were rescued and several terror suspects apprehended.
It said the troops deployed in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno on 3 September raided a terrorist stronghold in the Mandara mountains.
It added that the terrorists were forced to abandon 24 hostages who were rescued by the troops after a fierce firefight.
According to the post, a sweep of the area yielded 11 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, one AK-47 rifle magazine, a dane gun, and other items.
The army said its troops had in a parallel operation in Kaduna, dismantled a kidnappers’ den and killed one criminal in Kabode village, Kachia Local Government Area, while others took to…