NNU Update
Troops neutralize violent terrorist disguising as police officer in Sokoto
Troops have neutralized a terrorist masquerading as a police officer in Sokoto State.
Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, March 21, 2024, said the troops also destroyed a house where insurgents are treated.
“In a recent sting operation, Nigerian Army troops, working in collaboration with vigilantes have eliminated a dangerous terrorist, who has been masquerading as a police officer in Sokoto to perpetrate heinous crimes,” the statement read.
“The violent extremist who was eliminated on Wednesday 20 March 2024 had often employed disguise to deceive and kidnap unsuspecting victims.
“The sting operation was conducted following credible intelligence and the suspect was neutralized a gun battle with the troops.
“The troops also uncovered and destroyed a house used as a covert facility by insurgent kingpins to store drugs and administer treatments to wounded insurgents.
