By Zahra Muhammad
ASHENEWS reports that joint troops of the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services have foiled a terrorist attack on Kano by insurgents.
The director of Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu made this known in a statement issued on Friday.
Nwachukwu said that the feat was recorded when the troops raided the hideout of the terrorists in the early hours of Friday at Gezawa local government area of Kano state.
“The operation was aimed at uncovering and apprehending suspected Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) believed to be planning a major operation in Kano State.
“Consequently, the troops swiftly swung into action and apprehended two BHT suspects, who are now in custody.
“During the operation, the joint troops of the Nigerian Army and the DSS recovered five AK 47 Rifles, five AK 47 Rifle Magazines, one Rocket Propelled Gun (RPG), five RPG Bombs, six Hand Grenades, five pairs of Desert Camouflage Uniforms, 10 pairs of magazine pouches and some Improvised Explosive Device (IED) making materials,” the statement said.
The statement lauded the synergy between the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services (DSS) and noted that such collaboration would tame the tide of insurgency in the country.
“The interagency cooperation between the Nigerian Army and other security agencies as exemplified in the conduct of this operation, is a testament to the strength of our collective resolve to defeat insurgency and other security challenges.
“The successful raid operation reinforces the Nigerian Army’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property of our citizens.”
The statement which reiterated the dedication of the Nigerian Army to the protection of lives and properties urged Nigerians to support security agencies at all times.
