Troops of Operation Wutan Daji on Thursday killed 10 suspected terrorists during coordinated offensives in Plateau State.
The Nigerian Army disclosed this in an operational report made available to journalists on Friday in Abuja.
It said the operations were carried out in Wase and Kanam Local Government Areas of the state
According to the army. the operations targeted identified terrorist corridors around Daba and Seri villages.
It read: “The troops established blocking positions between Dutsen Zaki and Odare Forest, leading to contact with terrorists moving on motorcycles along the axis.
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” They engaged the terrorists in a firefight, resulting in the neutralisation of several of them, while others fled with suspected gunshot wounds.
‘The exploitation of the area led to the recovery of 10 neutralised terrorists as well as combat items.
“Recovered items include two motorcycles, 25-litre jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit, one AK-47 rifle and a magazine loaded with 7.62mm special ammunition.
“The operation is ongoing, with troops maintaining high fighting spirit and sustained offensive posture in the area.
“The Nigerian army reaffirms commitment to sustaining pressure on terrorists and restoring peace in affected communities.”
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