Troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH in conjuction with Defence Headquaters Special Forces on April 1,2023 conducted clearance operations to terrorist’ enclaves at BAGOMA, REMA, BILUGAI, DAGARA, SABON LAYI, GAGUMI, KATAKAKI and RANDAGI villages all in BIRNIN GWARI Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing terrorist and recovering arms and ammunition.
Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Musa Danmadami who made the disclosure noted that troops made contact with terrorists at KAKANGI and KATAKAKI villages and engaged the terrorist with superior fire power.
“Troops neutralized eleven terrorists while others fled. Troops exploited the general area and recovered two AK 47 rifles, two AK 47 magazines, 57 rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition, seven matchets and six motorcycles among other sundry items.
“The military high command commends troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH and encourages the general public to avail troops with credible and timely information on criminal activities.”