Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for counter-terrorism operations in Sokoto State have eliminated five terrorists and rescued two hostages. The operation, which took place on Thursday, June 27, 2024, was carried out following a distress call from the Baniguntu and Gohonau forest area in Gudu County (Local Government Area).
According to a statement by the Nigerian Army, the troops engaged the terrorists in a fierce gun battle, resulting in the neutralization of the terrorists, while others fled with injuries sustained from the exchange of fire. The rescued hostages, identified as Nura Isya and Saluhu Hamza, were safely handed over to the Chairman of Gudu County for medical attention and reunification with their families.
The operation also led to the recovery of five AK-47 rifles, 32 rounds of ammunition, and a Tecno phone, further disrupting the activities of the terrorist group.
—Ezinwanne Onwuka reports for TruthNigeria from Abuja.
