NAF, federal troops battle terrorists near River Kaduna, many killed, weapons recovered

Federal troops claim they have killed scores of terrorists during a clearance operation in Galbi, Chikun local government area of Kaduna state.

The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday night.

He said  the terrorists were neutralized by ground troops and air assets during an operation in Galbi, Chikun.

“According to the feedback, troops of the Operation Forest Sanity supported by assets of the Nigerian Air Force conducted clearance operations on an identified terrorist enclave in Galbi general area,” the statement read.

“During their advance, the security forces crossed River Kaduna and ran into stiff resistance from the insurgents.

“After a fierce firefight, scores of terrorists were confirmed neutralized as the military forces prevailed

“Two General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs), three AK47 rifles and seven motorcycles were recovered from the enclave of the neutralized bandits

“The Kaduna State Government expressed excitement at the feedback, and praised the troops for their tenacity in this significant victory against the enemy forces

“The Government thanked the troops, air force crews, police personnel, intelligence operatives, and local vigilante members who contributed to the success of the mission. The Government urged the security forces to increase the momentum and vanquish the terrorists for good

“Troops will continue clearance operations in the general area, and other identified areas of interest across the state.”