The Defence Headquarters says its troops have eliminated 30
of the terrorists that attacked troops of the 7 guards battalion in the Bwari
area of the federal capital territory (FCT).
The battalion is a unit under the guards brigade which is
responsible for protecting the president.
Recall that the soldiers ran into an ambush
during a routine patrol along the Kubwa-Bwari road on Sunday.
Three soldiers of the battalion sustained injuries during
the attack.
According to NAN, Bernard Onyeuko, director of defence media
operations, spoke during a press conference on Thursday.
Onyeuko said the clearance operation was conducted by troops
of 7 guards battalion and 167 special force battalion in conjunction with the
air component of Operation Whirl Punch between Sunday and Tuesday.
He said the troops successfully cleared Kawu and Ido
villages, neutralised the insurgents and destroyed their enclaves.
According to him, the ground troops recovered six
motorcycles, two AK47 rifles, one fully loaded LMG magazine and other items
during the clearance operation.
“The hierarchy of the armed forces of Nigeria and other
security agencies wishes to re-assured Nigerians of its commitment and pact
with all Nigerians,” he said.
“With the recent operations carried out from July 23, we
wish to assure residents of FCT in particular that we are undaunted and
unrelenting in our efforts to ensure the safety of lives and properties.
“People should go about their normal business as their
safety is guaranteed.
“The support and
cooperation of all Nigerians is hereby solicited as security is everybody’s
business. Citizens are encouraged to report any unusual persons in your
community to security agencies. If you see something say something.”
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