Troops Kill Terrorists’ Leader, Maikusa, 3 Others In Katsina

Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised a notorious terrorist leader, Maikusa, who was the second-in-command to the infamous terrorist Modi Modi in Katsina State.

In a statement issued by the director of army public relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, he said the troops killed Maikusa and three other terrorists in a shootout on Monday, during a counter- insurgency operation in Kurfi and Safana local government areas of Katsina State.

He said the operation also resulted in the clearance of terrorists’ enclaves in the areas and the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, three magazines, 65 rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition, a locally fabricated gun and camouflage uniform.

General Nwachukwu said troops during the operation encountered vehement resistance from the violent extremists, but gallantly overpowered the terrorists with superior firepower neutralizing some while others fled in disarray.

He said the gallant 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,” he said.