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Abuja Soldiers Attack: Military Troops Kill 30 Terrorists – DHQ | Daily Report Nigeria
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The Defence Headquarters stated that military troops have eliminated 30 of the terrorists who raided troops of the Guards Brigade in the Bwari area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Sunday.

The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen Bernard Onyeuko, noted this at the Bi-Weekly news gathering on military operations on Thursday in Abuja.

Onyeuko confirmed the operation was conducted by troops of 7 Guards Battalion and 167 Special Forces Battalion along with the air component of “Operation Whirl Punch” between Sunday and Tuesday.

He asserted the troops successfully cleared Kawu and Ido villages neutralising the terrorists and destroying their enclave and hideout.

The Director added ground troops also recovered six motorcycles, two AK47 rifles, and one fully loaded LMG magazine amongst others during mop-up.

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.

“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 unusual persons in your community to security agencies. If you see something, say something,” he said.

Also speaking, the Director of Defence Information, Maj-Gen Jimmy Akpor, exhorted the media to continue to support the military thereby ensuring that the enemies of the nation were conquered.

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