The Nigerian Army have repelled an attack by suspected terrorists in Kaduna State.
One terrorist was killed in the fight between the army and the criminals, according to the state’s Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, who confirmed the news in a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna.
He said: “Troops of the Nigerian Army in the early hours of Sunday at Kankomi, Chikun LGA, repelled an attack by dozens of bandits and subsequently neutralized one of the attackers, while others escaped with gunshot wounds.
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“The attackers made an attempt to infiltrate the location housing the troops. The vigilant troops in response engaged them in a fierce gun duel that lasted over an hour.
“This resulted in the elimination of one of the terrorists, who was wearing military camouflage combat gear.
“Others escaped with bullet wounds as evidenced by bloodstains along their withdrawal route.
“One AK-47 rifle, seven AK47 magazines, seven rounds of ammunition, and five locally-made grenades were recovered from the bandits.
“Sadly, while exploiting the withdrawal route of the bandits, three corpses were found by the troops, apparently locals killed by the fleeing bandits.
“In another development, troops of Operation Forest Sanity conducted clearance patrols along the Gwagwada-Chikun-Sarkin Pawa axis, stretching from Chikun LGA to nearby interstate boundary areas.
“A contact was made with terrorists on high ground ahead of Kafaiyo. One terrorist was neutralized, and an AK-47 rifle recovered.”
