Military authorities have reported to the Kaduna State Government that troops engaged and repelled terrorists during operations in Chikun and Igabi local government areas.

The Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, Samuel Aruwan, in a statement on Tuesday, explained that according to the first operational feedback, troops in the Maraban Rido general area of Chikun LGA responded to sounds of gunfire and swiftly mobilized towards the target location in Ungwan Musa. The troops fought their way through an ambush, which they cleared aggressively as they approached the scene of the attack.

The statement added that an intense firefight followed at the targeted building while the troops’ superior firepower eventually prevailed over the terrorists who escaped through a back fence with gunshot wounds, as confirmed by bloodstains that lined their exit.

The troops reportedly pursued the terrorists through their withdrawal route and in the process, rescued eight persons who had initially been taken hostage.

According to the statement, one of the bandits was neutralized in the operation.

It added that a terrorists’ attack was foiled in Hayin Kanwa, Giwa local government area while one of the terrorists was similarly neutralized during the encounter.