By Jennifer Amarachi
Soldiers of the Nigerian Army have opposed a terrorist attack on the Saulawa community in the Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Prior to establishing touch with the militants on Friday, the forces on patrol cleared Maidaro and Ngade Alha communities.
The Nigerian Army issued a statement on Sunday claiming that the terrorists engaged the forces in a shootout.
The Army also stated that two terrorists were killed, and firearms, as well as 11 motorcycles, were collected following the operation.
The statement reads, “Troops of the Nigerian Army on Operation Forest Sanity have dealt a significant blow to terrorists operating within the Saulawa general area of Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State .
“The troops, while conducting a fighting patrol to Saulawa, cleared Maidaro and Ngade Alha villages before making contact with the rampaging terrorists. The ensuing firefight resulted in the elimination of two terrorists and the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47
rifle magazine loaded with 23 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and 11 motorcycles, one of which was burned in situ due to damage sustained during the operation.”
The service noted that troops remain committed to curbing terrorist activities in the country.
“The troops, in their untiring commitment, have continued to deny the terrorists freedom of action and have significantly undermined their capabilities.
“The Nigerian Army remains resolute in its determination to protect the nation and its citizens from the scourge of terrorism,” the statement added.
