Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with Zamfara State Community Protection Guards, have eliminated three suspected terrorists and recovered several rustled sheep in multiple operations in Zamfara State.
News About Nigeria reports that the operation was carried out on Monday, June 11, 2024, in several areas of the state.
The troop operations were targeted at Rukudawa Village, located in the Zurmi Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
The troops said they launched an offensive operation at the hideout of notorious terrorist kingpin Gwaska Dan Karami in Zamfara.
In the encounter, troops eliminated two terrorists and uncovered a terrorists’ warehouse stocked with looted food supplies.
The operation equally led to the total destruction of the warehouse in situ situated in Zamfara.
In another operation in Mayanchi general area of Maru Local Government Area, troops on fighting patrol intercepted and engaged marauding terrorists who had rustled a flock of sheep.
The troops neutralized one terrorist in the overwhelming firefight, compelling the rest of the terrorists to flee, abandoning one AK-47 rifle, a magazine with three rounds of 7.62 x 39 mm ammunition, two motorcycles, and 410 rustled sheep; which have been recovered by the troops.
Other items recovered include a pair of military camouflage and a Mobile Police uniform.
The rescued sheep have been handed over to the Committee on Recovery of Rustled Animals in Gusau.
Troops also intercepted terrorists on a mission to carry out their nefarious activities along Kairu Road in Gummi Local Government Area and recovered one AK-47 rifle from the terrorists after thwarting the mission.
