Sokoto: How Army troops neutralized terrorist disguising as police

Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralized a dangerous terrorist disguised as a police officer during a joint operation with vigilantes in Sokoto State. 

The terrorist was reported to have been masquerading himself as a police officer to carry out his heinous crimes in the state.

Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public Relations disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, adding that the terrorist was killed on Wednesday.

Nwachukwu said the terrorist who was killed in a gun duel with the security operatives "had often employed disguise to deceive and kidnap unsuspecting victims."

He added that the successful operation followed the receipt of credible intelligence on the activities of the deceased.

The statement partly reads: "The troops also uncovered and destroyed a house used as a covert facility by insurgent kingpins to store drugs and administer treatments to wounded insurgents.

"In a separate counter-insurgency operation in Taraba State, troops neutralized another insurgent in Kutoko Village, in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.

"The offensive resulted in the recovery of an AK-47 Rifle and a Magazine containing 4 live rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition. 

"These operations demonstrate the commitment of the Nigerian Army in combating terrorism and insurgency, in an effort to ensure the safety and security of the nation. We urge well-meaning members of the public to continue to support the troops, as we collectively fight against the nation's adversaries."