Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma killed eight suspected terrorists and rescued three kidnapped individuals in separate operations in Katsina, Kaduna and Zamfara states over the weekend, the navy has mentioned.
The operations, carried out on 24 and 25 October, additionally led to the restoration of an AK-47 rifle, three regionally fabricated weapons, three bikes and different gadgets.
The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North-west, Tamuno Sinivie, disclosed this in a press release on Monday.
Mr Sinivie, a captain, mentioned troops responded to a misery name from farmers round Machika Dam in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State on Saturday, following reviews of suspected terrorist actions.
The troops engaged the suspects in a gun battle, killing two of them whereas others escaped, based on the assertion.
A 42-year-old kidnap sufferer, Suleiman Umar, was rescued through the encounter. The troops additionally recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and a motorbike.
In neighbouring Kaduna State, six suspected terrorists have been killed when troops and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) got here below assault alongside Ungwan Iya in Igabi Local Government Area.
The troops had been pursuing armed males who reportedly attacked Ungwan Mallami village and kidnapped two residents.
Mr Sinivie mentioned the suspects ambushed the troops through the pursuit, however six have been killed in the following change of gunfire.
Three regionally fabricated weapons, two bikes, cutlasses and various charms have been recovered.
The navy didn’t say whether or not the 2 residents kidnapped from Ungwan Mallami have been rescued or remained in captivity.
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In Zamfara State, troops rescued two kidnapped individuals at Bagega in Anka Local Government Area on Sunday.
The victims, Shehu Chete, 40, and Bugu Bedi, 25, each from Kebbi State, have been reportedly deserted by their captors when troopers approached their location throughout a surveillance operation.
They have been taken to Bagega Clinic for medical consideration earlier than being moved to a navy base.
Mr Sinivie mentioned troops have been persevering with patrols in the affected areas to trace fleeing suspects and forestall additional assaults.
The navy’s account of the encounters and the reported casualty figures couldn’t be independently verified by PREMIUM TIMES.
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