Troops kill six suspected terrorists in Kaduna

Troops of Operation Forest Sanity, in conjunction with the Defence Headquarters Special Forces, have killed no fewer than six terrorists in the Giwa area of Kaduna State.

Several pieces of ammunition were recovered from the terrorists who were killed during a raid on their hideouts.

A statement by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Musa Danmadami, on Saturday indicated that the terrorists were killed during a gun battle that ensued during the operation on Friday.

The statement read, �On June 9, 2023, troops of Operation Forest Sanity in conjunction with the Defence Headquarters Special Forces conducted a covert operation to bandits� enclaves at Maidaro village in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State and made contact with terrorists.

�In an ensued fire fight, troops neutralised six terrorists and recovered five AK 47 rifles, 192 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm special ammunition, 74 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm, nine AK 47 rifle magazines, three IEDs, three Baofeng radios, one PKM, and three motorcycles among other sundry items.�