Troops Clamp Down on Terrorists’ Activities in Deep Clearance Opérations

Troops of the Nigerian Army have smoked out terrorists hibernating in the remote forest general area of Yadi Forest in Kaduna State, resulting in a significant clampdown on their activities in the forest.

This according to a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu is part of deep clearance operations conducted into Yadi Forest on Tuesday 20 February 2024.

During the operation, troops encountered an ambush staged by the terrorists but swiftly responded with the heavy volume of fire neutralising one of them, while others scattered in disarray.

In the encounter, the gallant troops recovered 2 Ak 47 Rifles, 6 Ak 47 Magazines, 5 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, 331 rounds of 7.62mm x 54 PKT Machine Gun ammunition, and 2 PKT Machine Gun ammunition links.

Other items recovered include 3 Motorbikes, 2 Power Generating sets, 2 Desert Camouflage, a pair of Desert boots, Leg and hand chains used for fastening kidnap victims, 9 Baofeng Radios with 9 Chargers, one Talisman vest, an International Passport, 2 Voter’s cards and 2 National Identity cards, among other items.

Troops have also destroyed the terrorists’ camps, which were carefully concealed along the river lines. The statement further said the troops are still on the trail of the fleeing terrorists to rid the forest of terrorists’ activities in a renewed effort to restore peace and stability.

The Army urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to security agencies, as part of concerted efforts to combat terrorism in the country.

Dominica Nwabufo