The Joint Taskforce, comprised of the Nigerian Army and Department of State Security Services ( DSS), has foiled and successfully prevented an imminent attack by Boko Haram on Kano State.
The terrorists had planned an attack on Kano State, but the raid by security operatives in the Gezawa Local Government Area of the state prevented the imminent attack.
The development was confirmed in a statement on Friday by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu.
He said the troops swung in and arrested the terrorists, who are now in custody before they could attack Kano.
Nwachukwu said the troops of the 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, in close cooperation with the DSS, raided the terrorists’ hideout in the early hours of Friday in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State.
He said the operation was aimed at uncovering and apprehending suspected Boko Haram terrorists believed to be planning a major operation in the state.
“Consequently, the troops swiftly swung into action and apprehended two suspects, who are now in custody.
“During the operation, the joint troops recovered five AK 47 Rifles, five AK 47 Rifle Magazines, one Rocket Propelled Gun (RPG and five RPG Bombs.
“Others are six: Hand Grenades, five pairs of Desert Camouflage Uniforms, 10 pairs of magazine pouches and some Improvised Explosive Device (IED) making materials,” he said.
Nwachukwu said interagency cooperation between the Nigerian Army and other security agencies, as exemplified in the conduct of the operation, was a testament to the strength of their collective resolve to defeat insurgency and other security challenges.
He added that the successful operation reinforced the Nigerian Army’s unwavering commitment to protecting the lives and property of citizens.
“The NA remains resolute in its effort to counter and degrade insurgency and other forms of security challenges across the country.” he stated
