By Nsikak Nseyen The Defence Headquarters said troops of Operation Whirl Punch have apprehended one of the masterminds of the March ...
By Nsikak Nseyen
The Defence Headquarters said troops of Operation Whirl
Punch have apprehended one of the masterminds of the March 28, 2022, terrorist
attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train service.
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj Gen Musa
Danmadami, made the disclosure at the bi-weekly news briefing on the operations
of the armed forces, on Thursday in Abuja.
Danmadami said the suspect was one of the three terrorists apprehended by troops at Damba community in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Feb. 14
He said the operation led to the recovery of two
motorcycles, mobile phones, the sum of 5,000 dollars, other currencies and some
sundry items.
According to him, troops on fighting patrol also neutralised
seven terrorists at Ungwan Birni in Kajuru Local Government Area of the state.
He said 83 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 50 rounds of 7.62mm
special, and seven magazines, among other items, were recovered from the
terrorists.
Danmadami also said troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, had
within the period, neutralised 23 terrorists and arrested nine as well as
rescued 23 abducted civilians.
According to him, the air component conducted a series of
air interdiction operations to decimate and deny the terrorists the freedom of
action within the period under review.
“Specifically, on Feb. 13, an air interdiction operation was
conducted based on intelligence report that terrorists had gathered for a
wedding ceremony at a location within Safana Local Government Area of Katsina
State.
“Another air interdiction operation was conducted at
identified terrorist locations within Kankara and Batsari Local Government
Areas, all in Katsina State.
“Feedback revealed that several terrorists were neutralised
in both air strikes,” the defence spokesman said.
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