Troops of the Nigerian Army on Operation Forest Sanity operating within Saulawa general area of Birnni Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, weekend, foiled an invasion of the community by scores of terrorists, killing two of them in a shootout.
The Army said: “The troops, while conducting a fighting patrol to Saulawa, cleared Maidaro and Ngade Alha villages before making contact with the rampaging terrorists.
“The ensuing firefight resulted in the elimination of two terrorists and recovery of one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 rifle magazine loaded with 23 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
“Other recoveries are 11 motorcycles, one of which was burnt in situ resulting from damage sustained during the operation.
“The troops in their untiring commitment have continued to deny the terrorists freedom of action and significantly undermined their capabilities.
“The Nigerian Army remains resolute in its determination to protect the nation and its citizens from the scourge of terrorism”, the army added.
