Troops Kill Terrorist Disguising As Police Officer To Abduct

Troops of the Nigerian Army (NA), working in collaboration with vigilantes, have eliminated a dangerous terrorist who has been masquerading as a police officer in Sokoto to perpetrate heinous crimes in a sting operation.

Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director Army Public Relations, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.

Nwachukwu said the violent extremists who were eliminated on March 20, 2024, had often employed disguise to deceive and kidnap unsuspecting victims.

He said, “The sting operation was conducted following credible intelligence, and the suspect was neutralised 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 terrorists,/bandits.”

“Troops, in a separate counter-insurgency operation, neutralised 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 four live rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

“These operations demonstrate the commitment of the Nigerian Army to combating terrorism and insurgency to ensure the safety and security of the nation.

“We well-meaning members of the public continue to support the troops as we collectively fight against the nation’s adversaries,” he said.