{"id":123471,"date":"2024-07-08T09:23:26","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T08:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/troops-neutralize-terrorist-recover-arms-ammunition-in-taraba"},"modified":"2024-07-08T10:37:03","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T09:37:03","slug":"troops-neutralize-terrorist-recover-arms-ammunition-in-taraba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/troops-neutralize-terrorist-recover-arms-ammunition-in-taraba","title":{"rendered":"Troops neutralize terrorist, recover arms, ammunition in Taraba"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Nigerian Army says troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army\/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) have successfully neutralized a terrorist, recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and destroyed terrorists\u2019 camps in Ikiyayo Forest, Wukari Local Government Area, Taraba State.<\/p>\n<p>This was disclosed in a statement on the Nigerian Army\u2019s social media platforms on Monday<\/p>\n<p>According to the statement, \u201ctroops of 93 Battalion Sub-Sector 3B OPWS swiftly moved into action, targeting the hideouts and camps used by the terrorists.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDuring the combing of the forest, the troops encountered the terrorists, engaging them in a heavy gunfight which led to the neutralization of one terrorist.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It said troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, and 39 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, besides destroying multiple camps used for planning and executing attacks<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Nigerian Army remains resolute and decisive in its mission to ensure peace and security of lives and properties of citizens.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe, therefore, urge the public to continue supporting our efforts by providing timely and accurate information on suspicious activities of terrorists and criminal elements,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Nigerian Army says troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army\/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) have successfully neutralized a terrorist, recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and destroyed terrorists\u2019 camps in Ikiyayo Forest, Wukari Local Government Area, Taraba State. 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