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Troops Neutralise Two Terrorists, Recover Weapon During Anti-Cattle Rustling Operation in Kaduna 

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised two suspected terrorists and recovered arms during an operation against cattle rustlers in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Military sources said the operation was carried out at about 7:04 a.m. on June 20 after troops received intelligence on cattle rustling activities by suspected terrorists in Lere Village.

According to the sources, troops of the 4 Demonstration Battalion deployed at the Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) Foundation and Birnin Yero swiftly mobilised to the area and tracked the suspects to Rahama, where contact was established.

A firefight subsequently ensued between the troops and the suspected terrorists.

The sources disclosed that two of the terrorists were neutralised during the exchange of gunfire, forcing others to flee the scene.

Items recovered from the operation included one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, two rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and two rustled cattle.

Military authorities, however, reported that one civilian was killed by the fleeing terrorists during the incident.

The recovered weapon and other items are in military custody, while efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the remaining members of the criminal group.