Troops Kill 3 Bandits, Rescue Kidnap Victims In Sokoto

Three terrorists in Sokoto State have been neutralized by the Joint Task Force, North West Operation Hadarin Daji’s combined forces.

The Nigerian Army said that by carrying out a number of coordinated clearance and offensive operations in its areas of responsibility, it was continuing the attack against terrorists and ensuring a trouble-free Yuletide celebration.

The aggressive clearance operation that occurred on Thursday at the Bauni village and forest in Sokoto “led to a gun duel that lasted for several hours,” according to a statement posted on its verified X handle.

On the other hand, it was reported that the terrorists were forced to flee in confusion from their hideouts by the army’ aggressiveness and overwhelming weaponry.

With this, the troops were able to rescue six kidnapped victims, “while three terrorists were neutralised and 2 AK47 rifles were recovered, as well as 19 Magazines, ammunition, 2 Dane guns, Motorcycles, radios (walkie talkies) and other items.

“All terrorist enclaves discovered and recovered Motorcycles were destroyed instantly during the operation.”