By Gbemiga Olamikan
The Troops of 8 Division, Nigerian Army, in conjunction with operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and local vigilantes have successfully raided a terrorists’ camp, where they rescued 4 abducted persons and recovered arms and ammunition.
The raid operation was conducted in the identified terrorists’ hideout at Sabon Gari Village in Shanga LGA of Kebbi state in the early hours of 23 January 2024. This was contained in a statement signed by Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations1 Brigade Gusau, Captain Yahaya Ibrahim.
Captain Yahaya stated that troops neutralized one of the terrorists and extricated 4 kidnap victims during the operation. He said that the troops also recovered 3 AK 47 rifles, 3 Magazines, 142 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition and 2 pairs of camouflage uniform. He revealed that all the rescued victims have since been reunited with their families, while the troops have continued to trail the wounded and fleeing terrorists.
