March 05, (THEWILL)- A notorious terrorist leader, Maikusa, and three others have been neutralised by Nigerian army troops during a counter-insurgency operation in Kurfi and Safana Local Government Areas of Katsina State, on Monday, March 4.
The operation also resulted in the successful clearance of terrorists’ enclaves in these areas.
Maikusa is the second-in-command in the hierarchy of the terrorists’ cell in Katsina State, led by the infamous terrorist, Modi Modi.
In a statement on Tuesday, Director of Army Public Relations, Major General, Onyema Nwachukwu, said, during the operation, “troops encountered vehement resistance from the violent extremists, but gallantly overpowered the terrorists with superior firepower neutralising some while others fled in disarray.
“After the firefight, the troops recovered two AK-47 rifles, three magazines, 65 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammunition, a locally fabricated gun and camouflage uniform.
“In continuation of the clearance operations, troops also destroyed terrorists’ camps in Wurma, Shaiskawa, Yauni, and Dogon Market villages in Kurfi LGA, as well as Ummadau and Zakka villages in Safana LGA.
“The troops have continued to maintain an aggressive posture in the general area to clear remnants of the terrorist cell to ensure safety and security in the region.”
