The Nigerian Military troops have neutralised a infamous terrorist chief, Maikusa, who was the second-in-command to the notorious terrorist referred to as Modi Modi in Katsina.
That is contained in an announcement by the Director, Military Public Relations, Maj-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Tuesday in Abuja.
Nwachukwu mentioned the troops gunned down Maikusa and three different terrorists on Monday throughout a counter at Kurfi and Safana Native Authorities Areas of the state.
He mentioned the ferocious operation additionally resulted within the profitable clearance of terrorists’ enclaves in these areas.
In response to him, troops encountered vehement resistance from the violent extremists however gallantly overpowered the terrorists with superior firepower, neutralizing some whereas others fled in disarray.
“After the firefight, the troops recovered two AK-47 rifles, three magazines, 65 rounds of seven.62 mm particular ammunition, a domestically fabricated gun, and camouflage uniform.
“In continuation of the clearance operations, troops additionally destroyed terrorists’ camps in Wurma, Shaiskawa, Yauni, and Dogon Marke villages in Kurfi Native Authorities Space, in addition to Ummadau and Zakka villages in Safana Native Authorities Space.
“Troops have continued to take care of an aggressive posture within the basic space to clear remnants of the terrorists’ cell to make sure security and safety within the area,” he mentioned.
