As reported by DAILY POST, troops from the Joint Task Force North West, operating under Operation Fasan Yama, have eliminated at least 21 terrorists responsible for disturbances and destruction in Katsina State.
On Friday, the Nigerian Army announced via their official social media page that a successful operation took place in Ruwan Godiya, a community located in Faskari Local Government Area.
The Army reported that the soldiers engaged in an intense gun battle with the terrorists and emerged victorious. The battle was so fierce that the terrorists were forced to flee from their lair.
During the escape attempt, 21 of the attackers were killed, and some drowned in a nearby river while trying to flee.
The military additionally reported that the operation resulted in the retrieval of a significant quantity of weapons and equipment. The items encompassed various types of firearms, rifles, magazines, explosives, communication devices, mobile phones, and motorcycles utilized by the terrorists.
This represented a significant victory for the military in the battle against insurgents in northern Nigeria, a region that has faced violent attacks, killings, and kidnappings by armed groups for years.
The Nigerian Army commended the troops for their courage and assured that similar operations would persist to eliminate the terrorists and bring peace back to the impacted regions.
They urged community members to assist security forces by providing any valuable information that could aid in finding criminals concealed in the vicinity.
This achievement instills hope in numerous individuals who are living in fear and demonstrates that security forces are advancing in their efforts to safeguard lives and property in northern Nigeria.
The Army has promised the public that they will remain steadfast until every threat in the region is eliminated.
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