By Augustine Ehikioya
The Nigerian Army troops on Monday neutralized a notorious terrorist leader, Maikusa, during a counter insurgency operation in Kurfi and Safana Local Government Areas of Katsina State.
The terrorist, who is identified to be the second-in-command in the hierarchy of the terrorists’ cell in Katsina State, is led by the infamous terrorist known as Modi Modi.
A statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Major General, Onyema Nwachukwu, and made available to Security Watch Africa (SWA), said the troops gunned down Maikusa and three other terrorists in a shootout.
The ferocious operation, it said, also resulted in the successful clearance of terrorists’ enclaves in the areas.
It reads “During the operation, troops encountered vehement resistance from the violent extremists, but gallantly overpowered the terrorists with superior firepower neutralizing some while others fled in disarray.
“After the firefight, the troops recovered two AK-47 rifles, three magazines, 65 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammunition, a locally fabricated gun and camouflage uniform.
“In continuation of the clearance operations, troops also destroyed terrorists’ camps in Wurma, Shaiskawa, Yauni, and Dogon Marke villages in Kurfi LGA, as well as Ummadau and Zakka villages in Safana LGA.
“The troops have continued to maintain an aggressive posture in the general area to clear remnants of the terrorists cell to ensure safety and security in the region.”
