Army records more victory as troops neutralize 21 terrorists in Katsina

The troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation Fasan Yama have neutralized at least 21 insurgents terrorizing parts of Katsina State.

The Nigerian Army Headquarters disclosed this in a post on its official social media pages on Friday.

The post said the successful operation was recorded in Ruwan Godiya, Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State today.

According to the army, the troops subdued the terrorists in a fierce firefight, forcing them to abandon their base and flee.

“During the ensuing pursuit, 21 terrorists were neutralized, with some succumbing to drowning in a nearby river.

“The operation also yielded a significant seizure of large cache of arms and ammunition, including guns, rifles, magazines, explosives, communication devices, mobile phones, and motorcycles”, the post added.

There has been a significant victory against the insurgents causing havoc in the northern part of the country.

  • Abdullahi Mustapha

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