By Chuks Oyema-Aziken
The Nigerian Army has continued it’s successful operations against terrorists with the rescue of 4 abducted persons and recovery of arms and ammunition at an identified terrorists’ hideout at Sabon Gari Village in Shanga LGA of Kebbi.
Captain Yahaya Ibrahim, Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 1 Brigade Gusau said Troops of 8 Division, Nigerian Army carried out the operations in conjunction with operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and local vigilantes.
He said the raid operation was conducted in the early hours of 23 January 2024.
“During the operation, the troops neutralized one of the terrorists and extricated 4 kidnap victims. The troops also recovered 3 AK 47 rifles, 3 Magazines, 142 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition and 2 pairs of camouflage uniform.
“All the rescued victims have since been reunited with their families, while the troops have continued to trail the wounded and fleeing terrorists.”
