Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralized a notorious terrorist leader, Maikusa.
Maikasu was identified assailants the second-in-command in the hierarchy of a notorious terrorists’ cell in Katsina state.
Prior to his death, Maikusa was part of a bandit group led by the infamous terrorist, Modi Modi.
This was revealed in a statement by Army spokesperson, Onyema Nwachukwu on Tuesday.
“Troops gunned down 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.
“The ferocious operation also resulted in the successful clearance of terrorists’ enclaves in these areas,” Nwachukwu said.
“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.”
The army spokesperson noted that 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.
According to him, 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.
