A statement by the Department of Army Public Relations on Monday said the feat was achieved in conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force in a clearance operation.
Responding to credible intelligence about terrorists’ movement to the community, he said they moved into an ambush position to intercept the terrorists.
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In the firefight that ensued, two AK-47 rifles, two magazines, 58 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and a motorbike used by the terrorists were recovered during the operations.
The troops also recovered levy tickets and N60,000 cash believed to be linked to the terrorists’ illicit extortion activities.
