The Nigerian Military on Sunday has confirmed the neutralization of about eleven (11) terrorsts while others fled.
Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Musa Danmadami in a press statement revealed troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH in conjuction with Defence Headquaters Special Forces on 1 April 2023 conducted clearance operations to terrorist' enclaves at BAGOMA, REMA, BILUGAI, DAGARA, SABON LAYI, GAGUMI, KATAKAKI and RANDAGI villages all in BIRNIN GWARI Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
General Musa said troops made contact with terrorsts at KAKANGI and KATAKAKI villages and engaged the terrorist with superior fire power.
Troops exploited the general area and recovered two (2) AK 47 rifles, two (2) AK 47 magazines, fifty-seven (57) rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition, seven (7) matchets and six (6) motorcycles among other sundry items.
The military high command commends troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH and encourages the general public to avail troops with credible and timely information on criminal activities.
