Troops Ambush, Neutralize Marauding Insurgents

Troops of the Nigerian Army (NA) ambushed and neutralized marauding insurgents at Udowa general area in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State on October 17, 2023.

Acting on credible information as stated by the Director of Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu on Thursday, the troops of the 2 Battalion sustained the aggressive posture to rid the nation of terrorism, insurgency, and sundry crimes across the country.

“Troops neutralized three insurgents in a fierce fight, while others escaped in disarray. Troops recovered from the fleeing insurgents, a bandolier containing 111 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition, one AK 47 magazine,  2 motorcycles, one set of high-frequency communication radios, and 2 mobile phones. Sadly one soldier paid the supreme price during the encounter.”

In a similar onslaught on the same day, the troops of 1 Brigade on a stop and search operation intercepted a suspected Ammunition courier in Birnin Magaji LGA of Zamfara State.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was on a mission to deliver ammunition to a Bandit leader named Gishiri. The vigilant troops recovered a bag containing 224 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one mobile phone, and the sum of four thousand naira (#4,000)only from the courier. The suspect is currently in custody undergoing further investigations.

Meanwhile, in the North East theatre of operations, a notorious Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) Commander, identified as Bulama Bukar has surrendered to troops of the 5 Brigade in Gubio.

The surrendered terrorist was the commander of the BHT Camp Tapkin Chad at Gilima village in Abadam LGA of Borno state. Items recovered from the surrendered terrorist include one AK 47 rifle, 5 magazines, 44 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one magazine carrier jacket,  one knife,  one motorcycle, and the sum of twenty-three thousand, five hundred naira (#23,500.00) only.

The suspect is currently undergoing profiling sessions.