Troops of the Nigerian Army have destroyed camps belonging to terrorists in Zamfara state. During the clearance operation on Monday twelve terrorists were neutralized while 10 operational motorbikes and 18 rustled cattle were recovered. This is according to Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director, Army Public Relations. Speaking in a statement on Tuesday, the general explained that the army acting on credible intelligence on the activities of the terrorists, conducted a targeted clearance operation to dismantle the suspected terrorists' operational base in the town of Maru.
"Nigerian Army troops deployed for Counter-terrorism Counter-insurgency operations in the North West on Monday 15 April 2024, made a significant inroad into terrorists' enclave in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara state, where they destroyed the camp and exterminated the terrorists.
"Acting on credible intelligence on the activities of the terrorists, troops conducted a targeted clearance operation to dismantle the suspected terrorists' operational base in the town of Maru.
"In a fierce gun battle with the terrorists, the gallant troops neutralized 12 of the terrorists, compelling the others to flee."
"The troops also recovered one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, 12 rounds of 7.62mm (Special ammunition, and two locally fabricated guns.
According to Nwachukwu the successful operation is a testament to the dedication of troops in the fight against terrorism and insurgency in the country.
