Troops of the Nigerian Army have destroyed several terrorist camps during ongoing Operation ‘Clean Sweep’ and rescued a kidnap victim in Katsina State. The operation was conducted by troops of the 17 Brigade Strike Group and Quick Response Force, supported by elements of the 8 Division Special Forces.
In an operational report made available in Abuja on Friday June 19, the army said the operation targeted terrorist strongholds around Tuga in Matazu Local Government Area. It said the troops leveraged intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance support, as well as precision strikes from the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma.
According to the army, coordinated aerial and artillery bombardments preceded the ground assault on identified terrorist locations within the forest. During exploitation of the area, the troops discovered a hideout where kidnapped victims were being held.
Two lifeless bodies were recovered, and one victim, identified as Nura Yar’Adua, found in chains, was administered first aid and evacuated to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina for advanced medical treatment. Livestock believed to have been rustled were also recovered.
The military reaffirmed its commitment to defending the nation’s territorial integrity and protecting citizens from security threats. It also urged members of the public to continue supporting security agencies with credible and timely information.
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