Troops of 8 Division of the Nigerian Army in conjunction with 1 Brigade Combat Team and Tactical Combat Support elements have launched an offensive operation against suspected terrorists in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State
The statement was made on X by a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama.
He said the operation which began at about 9:00 a.m. on May 4 was targeting identified terrorist enclaves in the villages of Kamara, Dan Gwandi, Manawa and Katsira.
During the operation, the troops came in contact with the terrorists at the Katsira village and exchanged fire. The offensive killed a number of terrorists.
The security expert also said that three soldiers sustained gunshot wounds in action during the encounter and are receiving medical attention.
“The terrorists however were forced to withdraw from the area, retreating towards the Fakai high ground under sustained military pressure.
He said troops are holding the area and efforts are underway to catch up with and deny the fleeing elements freedom of movement.
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