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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Nigerian Army says troops have eliminated several terrorists during engagement with bandits in general areas of Kampani Doka and Rifigoro communities in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.<\/p>\n

In a statement on its social media platform, it said the troops also recovered a substantial number of dangerous automatic weapons and ammunition.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe troops who conducted offensive operations into the terrorists\u2019 stronghold near Kampanin Doka met strong resistance from the terrorists who opened fire upon sighting the troops.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn a shootout that lasted for hours, the gallant troops subdued the criminal elements with superior fire power, thereby neutralizing 7 of the terrorists,\u201d it said<\/p>\n

According to the statement, the troops also recovered three AK-47 rifles, eight AK 47 magazines (four fully loaded with 120 rounds of 7.62mm Special), a magazine carrier, 6 motorcycles, three mobile phones, two Baofeng communication radios, and three pairs of civil clothes.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe troops further projected offensives to Gayam village of the same Local Government Area, where a notorious insurgent leader was neutralized, while some of his accomplice fled with gunshot wounds, leaving behind their weapons and equipment.<\/p>\n

\u201cAmong the items recovered by the troops were a PKT machine gun with eight rounds of ammunition, a Baofeng radio, multiple communication devices, one SMF magazine, and 14 mobile SIM cards,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n

The statement advised the public to continue supporting the relentless efforts of security forces, who are tirelessly working to ensure the safety and security of all citizens.<\/p>\n

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