ASHENEWS reports that the troops of the Nigerian Army in recent operations, in collaboration with the vigilantes, have eliminated a dangerous terrorist, who has been pretending to be a police officer to perpetrate heinous crimes in Sokoto
The Director of Army Public Relations, Maj-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement made available to this platform on Thursday, said the terrorist, who was eliminated on Wednesday 20 March 2024, was always disguising himself as a police officer to deceive and kidnap unsuspecting victims.
“The sting operation was conducted following credible intelligence and the suspect was neutralized in a gun battle with the troops.
“The troops also uncovered and destroyed a house used as a covert facility by insurgent kingpins to store drugs and administer treatments to wounded insurgents.
“In a separate counter-insurgency operation in Taraba State, troops neutralized another insurgent in Kutoko Village, in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State. The offensive resulted in the recovery of an AK-47 Rifle and a Magazine containing 4 live rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.
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“These operations demonstrate the commitment of the Nigerian Army in combating terrorism and insurgency, to ensure the safety and security of the nation.
“We urge well-meaning members of the public to continue to support the troops, as we collectively fight against the nation’s adversaries,” Nwachukwu said in the statement.
The Nigerian Army (NA) is the land force of the Nigerian Armed Forces. Tracing its history to British colonial forces in West Africa, it is the largest component of the armed forces.
The President of Nigeria is the Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Army, and its professional head is the Chief of Army Staff, who is the highest-ranking military officer of the Nigerian Army.
It is governed by the Nigerian Army Council (NAC). The Nigerian Army is operationally and geographically divided into ten divisions, the basic field formation.
The army has been involved in operations throughout the country, most especially during the Nigerian Civil War, and has undertaken major operations abroad.
