The Nigerian Army (NA) troops of 1 Division have once more neutralised 2 terrorists near Abasia-Amale village at the eastern side of Polewire in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State as part of ongoing operations to rid the North West of terrorists and other kinds of criminality.
The terrorists were reportedly murdered on October 19, 2022, according to the authorities.
Additionally, on October 20, 2022, commuters who had been abducted on the Kaduna-Zaria route were freed by the troops.
An army statement claims that the highly motivated soldiers invaded the Abasia-Amale village using reliable intelligence, battled the terrorists with superior firepower, overpowered them, and killed two of them.
The troops also recovered one AK 47 rifle, two magazines, 38 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and a mobile handset from the terrorists.
In another development in the early hours of 20 October 2022 armed bandits blocked the Kaduna – Zaria road, around Foundation general area within Birnin Yero Ward.
The criminals are said to have opened fire on commuters during which they abducted and fled with unconfirmed number of commuters. Troops however, responded expeditiously and pursued the criminals compelling them to abandon five commuters who were earlier abducted.
The commuters were subsequently rescued by troops, while the highway was immediately cleared for free flow of vehicular traffic. Sadly, one of the commuters sustained a gunshot injury and was immediately evacuated for medical attention.
In reaction to the feat attained, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has commended the troops for their gallantry and urged them not to relent until terrorism and other criminalities are brought to an end in the region.
The General Officer Commanding 1 Division NA, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja has also urged all law abiding citizens to continue to support the troops and other security agencies with credible and actionable information that will assist in the fight against the criminal elements.