Crime

Troops kill five terrorists, rescue 78 kidnapped women, children

Published by Fakinlede Tope John on March 24th, 2024.

Troops kill five terrorists, rescue 78 kidnapped women, children

West African Province (ISWAP)/JAS fighters in North East Nigeria.

The troops also rescued 78 persons, comprising 35 women and 43 children that were held hostage by the terrorists.

Army spokesperson, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu who announced this in a statement yesterday, March 23, stated that the terrorists were killed during an “aggressive clearance patrol” conducted on Friday, March 22.

He said the Combat Team (CT) of the division also cleared six villages where terrorists hibernated with their hostages.

Nwachuku said: “During the operation, the CT came in contact with the terrorists and fiercely engaged them in a gun battle, eliminating five of the terrorists. The valiant troops also rescued 78 persons, comprising 35 women and 43 children held hostage by the terrorists.

“The enclaves and villages cleared by the CT include Ngurusoye, Sabon Gari, Mairamri 1 and 2, Bula Dalo, and Bula Dalo extension. Other areas also cleared are Yamanci and Gargaji general areas. Items recovered are one terrorists’ flag, a mobile phone belonging to the terrorists.

“The rescued victims are in custody for preliminary investigation and profiling

He said the troops had continued to “maintain momentum in the ongoing Operations Desert Sanity III to rid the North East of terrorists and insurgents.”