... Troops Recovers arms and ammunitions in Kaduna State
Following a fierce fire fight, Troops of Operation FOREST SANITY today, 31 March 2023 neutralized five (5) terrorist while others fled with gunshot injuries.
Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Musa Danmadami disclosed in a press statement that Nigerian troops conducted ambush operation at suspected bandit routes along Road KANTI - TANTATU in KUBUSU Forest in CHIKUN Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
He said troops made contact with terrorists and exploited the general area and recovered four (4) AK 47 rifles, four (4) AK 47 magazines, twenty-two (22) rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition and two (2) motorcycles among other sundry items.
He added that on the same day, troops while on fighting patrol to KASO general area in KAJURU Local Government Area of Kaduna State meet with terrorists.
"The terrorists mounted on motorcycles on sighting troops fled abandoning some of their weapons. Troops recovered two (2) magazines of AK 47 rifles, two (2) rounds of 7.62 mm special, one (1) matchet, two (2) mobile phones and assorted charms.
"The military high command commends troops of Operation FOREST SANITY and encourages the general public to avail troops with credible and timely information on criminal activities," he stated.
