By Emmanuel Aruwa
Nigerian troops of Operation Hadarin Daji over the weekend while conducting clearance Operations to Birnin Tsaba, Tsanu, Lamba, Gabas, Gidan Kaso, and Dumburum Forest in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, made contact with terrorists.
In the process, at least seven terrorists were neutralized, while several of their camps, including seven motorcycles were destroyed.
A statement made available by Major General Musa Danmadami, Directot of Defence Media Operations, informed that the gallant troops also recovered two empty AK 47 magazines, and one Baofeng radio.
“Following the arrest of a terrorist informant on 21 April 2023, troops conducted a follow up operation and arrested 2 terrorists on 22 April 2023 at Shinkafi town, Shinkafi Local Government Area in Zamfara State. Items recovered from suspects include one (1) motorcycle and three (3) mobile phones.
“The military high command commends troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI and encourages the general public to avail troops with credible and timely information on criminal activities,” the statement added.