The Nigerian Army on Monday, June 22, said troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA neutralised two suspected terrorists and recovered weapons during an intelligence-led raid on a terrorist enclave in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The army said the operation was conducted in the early hours of Monday, June 22, under Operation Clean Sweep III.
Troops of the 17 Brigade stormed the suspected terrorist hideout at Ginchawa following credible intelligence on the activities of criminal elements in the area.
The terrorists attempted to resist the troops but were overwhelmed by superior firepower and forced to flee into the surrounding bushes.
The troops pursued the fleeing terrorists along their withdrawal routes until contact was lost.
“During exploitation of the enclave, troops recovered two PKT machine guns, one locally made gun, one AK-47 magazine, 75 rounds of 7.62mm NATO-linked ammunition, three motorcycles, two mobile phones and a pair of camouflage uniforms” the troops stated
The army said two terrorists were killed during the operation, while several others escaped with suspected gunshot wounds, as bloodstains were discovered within the enclave.
In a separate operation, troops of Operation Hadin Kai on Monday, June 22, also arrested two suspected kidnappers during an intelligence-led operation in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed this in a post on X, noting that the suspects were arrested around 6 p.m. following credible intelligence on a kidnapping syndicate operating in the area.
Troops of the 5 Brigade, in collaboration with members of the Hybrid Force, carried out the operation, leading to the successful tracking and arrest of the suspects.
The military said the operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities in the region, adding that intelligence-driven operations are being intensified to disrupt terrorist and criminal networks across Borno and the wider North-East.
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