Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised a suspected terrorist during a firefight in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
A counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this in a statement posted on X.
Makama stated that the incident occurred at about 12:10 a.m. on April 23 when troops of 8 Division Garrison, deployed at Forward Operating Base, FOB, Marnona, responded to intelligence on terrorist activities at Illela village.
According to him, the troops made contact with the assailants and engaged them in a gun battle.
“Following the exchange of fire, one terrorist was neutralised, while others fled the scene,” he said.
The security expert added that a vigilante member who supported the operation sustained a gunshot wound during the encounter and was evacuated for medical attention.
He said troops have continued to dominate the general area to forestall further terrorist activities.
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