Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have killed at least six suspected terrorists and recovered locally fabricated rifles in a series of operations across Plateau state, the military has said.
The soldiers were also involved in foiling another attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, on Thursday.
The military spokesperson for Operation ENDURING PEACE, Chinonso Oteh, stated Thursday that the operations were carried out between 26 June and 2 July in Jos South and Barkin Ladi local government areas, adding that the actions were based on intelligence reports on armed groups operating within the Joint Operations Area.
Mr Oteh said troops of Sector 6 launched an operation on 26 June at the Gero Highground in Jos South following reports of “several nefarious activities” by suspected terrorists in the area.
He added that the troops came under fire as they approached the suspected hideout, with the attackers allegedly using livestock as cover.
“The timely arrival of reinforcement forced the terrorists to withdraw. Troops pursued the fleeing terrorists, neutralised some of them and continued combing the area to dismantle their enclaves,” he said.
The military did not immediately disclose the exact number of suspected terrorists killed during that operation. (Premium Times)