The Kaduna State Government has announced that the military authorities said troops foiled an attack and neutralised five terrorists in Kwanan Bataro, Giwa Local Government Area.
The state’s Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan disclosed this in a statement.
Aruwan said according to operational feedback received, the troops, who were conducting clearance patrols in the Giwa council received credible intelligence of terrorists’ movement towards Fatika Town.
He said the troops then mobilised to Marke and Ruheya in response.
The Commissioner further explained that “the outlaws were sighted and they attempted to escape the advancing forces. The troops, however, cut off their escape route at Kwanan Bataro and engaged them in a firefight, during which five of the terrorists were neutralised. The troops returned to base after clearing the area.
“Governor Nasir El-Rufa’i expressed satisfaction at the operational feedback and commended the troops for their proactive and sharp response to the intelligence received.
“He encouraged them to keep up the intensity in the ongoing offensives against terrorists in the area,” he said.
He, however, stated that security forces are sustaining monitoring and patrols in the area.
