Troops of 1 Division of the Nigerian Army (NA) have neutralised two terrorists along Abasia-Amale village at the eastern part of Polewire in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, North West Nigeria.
The troops also rescued commuters who were kidnapped along the Kaduna-Zaria road on the 20th of October 2022, as contained in a statement issued by the Director Army of Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu.
In sustained operations to clear the North West of terrorists and other forms of criminality, the highly motivated troops, acting on credible intelligence, stormed Abasia-Amale village and engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, overwhelming and neutralizing two terrorists in the encounter.
The troops also recovered one AK 47 rifle, two magazines, 38 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and a mobile handset from the terrorists.
In another development much earlier today, armed bandits blocked the Kaduna – Zaria road, around foundation general area within Birnin Yero Ward. The criminals opened fire on commuters during which they abducted and fled with an unconfirmed number of commuters.
The troops, however, responded expeditiously and pursued the criminals compelling them to abandon five commuters who were earlier abducted.
The commuters were subsequently rescued by troops, and the highway was immediately cleared for the free flow of traffic. Sadly, one of the commuters sustained a gunshot injury and was immediately evacuated for medical attention.
Commendation
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya has commended the troops for their gallantry and urged them not to relent until terrorism and other criminalities are brought to an end in the region.
The General Officer Commanding 1 Division NA, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja has also urged all law-abiding citizens to continue to support the troops and other security agencies with credible and actionable information that will assist in the fight against the criminal elements.
Olusola Akintonde
