The Nigerian Military stated its troops have neutralized a infamous terrorist chief, Maikusa, who’s recognized to be the second-in-command within the hierarchy of the terrorists’ cell in Katsina state.
An announcement by Main Common Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director, Military Public Relations, stated troops gunned down Maikusa and three different terrorists in a shootout on Monday 4 March 2024, throughout a counter-insurgency operation in Kurfi and Safana Native Authorities Areas of Katsina State.
“The ferocious operation additionally resulted within the profitable clearance of terrorists’ enclaves in these areas,” it stated
The assertion stated throughout the operation, troops encountered vehement resistance from the violent extremists however gallantly overpowered the terrorists with superior firepower neutralizing some whereas others fled in disarray.
It stated troops recovered two AK-47 rifles, three magazines, 65 rounds of seven.62 mm Particular ammunition, a domestically fabricated gun and a camouflage uniform.
“In continuation of the clearance operations, troops additionally destroyed terrorists’ camps in Wurma, Shaiskawa, Yauni, and Dogon Marke villages in Kurfi LGA, in addition to Ummadau and Zakka villages in Safana LGA.”
