Troops Ambush Terrorists In Kaduna, Kill Five

Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralized five bandits in their attempt to attack a village in Giwa area of Kaduna state.

The terrorists were killed following an intelligence report that reached the troops while conducting clearance operations.

The terrorists were said to be moving towards Fatika town of Giwa Local Government Area.

Reports indicate that the terrorists tried to escape following the intense fire of the troops but failed.

The Kaduna State commissioner Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan made this available in a statement on Monday.

He said the terrorists were ambushed at Kwanan Bataro where five of them were killed during the gun dwell.

The governor of Kaduna state, Malam Nasir El-Rufa'i commended the troops for their prompt response to the intel while expressing satisfaction over the operation.

The governor further urged the troops to maintain the momentum towards eliminating terrorists in the area.