Personnel from the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Service (DSS) have stopped a planned terrorist attack in the Gezawa Local Government Area. Two suspected terrorists were apprehended during the combined operation, which took place in the early hours of Friday.
According to a statement from the Director of Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, the security forces uncovered a cache of weapons and materials during their operation. The recovered items include five AK-47 rifles, five AK-47 rifle magazines, one rocket-propelled gun, five RPG bombs, six hand grenades, five pairs of desert camouflage uniforms, 10 pairs of magazine pouches, and various improvised explosive device materials.
The official statement reads, “Joint troops of the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services have successfully averted an imminent attack on Kano by insurgents. In a dawn raid operation carried out on the terrorists’ hideout in the early hours of today, Friday, November 3, 2023, troops of 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, in close cooperation with the Department of State Services, conducted a well-coordinated raid operation in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State.”
The operation’s primary objective was to identify and apprehend suspected Boko Haram terrorists believed to be planning a significant operation in Kano State. The troops acted swiftly and apprehended two individuals connected to the terrorist group.
The collaborative efforts of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies are a testament to the collective commitment to combating insurgency and addressing security challenges in the region. The statement urged citizens to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and credible information to aid ongoing operations aimed at curbing insecurity.
