Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised two terrorists during an operation at Palale-Jaja village in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Bernard Onyeuko confirmed this in a statement issued on Monday.
Giving details of the operations, Major Onyeuko said the troops of Operation Hadarin Daji engaged the terrorists on Sunday
According to the military spokesman, it was during this encounter that two terrorists were neutralised.
Onyeuko said items recovered from the terrorists are 2 ak-47 rifles, 2 magazines, 16 rounds of 7.62 mm special, 6 motorcycles, 2 phones, one clipper, some packets of tramadol drug among others.
Also, the troops of operation Whirl Wind neutralized three bandits in Benue State during a raid on the 15th of July, 2022.
The encounter took place at Chito general area, Sankera Council Ward in Ukum Local Government Area.
According to the defence spokesman, on sighting the advancing troops, the bandits fired at their direction.
He said the troops responded with superior fire power and neutralised three of them while others escaped.
During a search on the hideout of the bandits, Major Onyeuko said eighteen (18) motorcycles were recovered.
