By RhemDy News
Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma Forward Operating Base (FOB), Jangeru, have neutralised one terrorist and rescued two kidnapped victims during a contact operation along the Shinkafi–Moriki axis in Zamfara State.
Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama who cited security sources, said the encounter occurred at about 4p.m. on June 12 at Kwanar Jollof in Shinkafi Local Government Area of the State.
Makama added that the encounter occurred while the troops were returning from FOB Moriki after an operational visit by the incoming team commander.
According to the sources, troops were alerted through surveillance that terrorists were moving on motorcycles along the axis resulting in the patrol team immediately moving towards the location and made contact with the criminals.
During the ensuing engagement, one terrorist was neutralised, while two kidnapped victims were successfully rescued.
Items recovered from the scene included one AK-47 rifle, four extra magazines, one Baofeng communication radio, one wristwatch, one bandolier, ₦500 cash, assorted charms, and two motorcycles.
However, security sources said one soldier was lost during the operation with his remains evacuated to the 1 Medical Battalion Centre (1 BMC), Gusau.
Military authorities said efforts were ongoing to exploit the area and deny terrorists freedom of movement along the axis.
The military also reaffirmed the commitment to sustaining aggressive operations against criminal elements in the State and the North-West region.
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