Two terrorist kingpins – Kachalla Gwammade and Kachalla Shehu – have been killed by troops of the Nigerian Military, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has confirmed.
Musa stated the terrorists were killed during an operation by the military in Zamfara State.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the CDS Joint Task Force Commanders Conference in Abuja, Musa said the killing of the duo has put their leader, Bello Turji under immense pressure.
According to the chief, Turji has become frantic and is desperately seeking escape routes out of his hiding place.
Giving more details, the CDS said the terrorists were neutralized under the ongoing Operation “Show No Mercy” of the Nigerian Military.
In addition, Musa said that four of the terrorist’s foot soldiers were also killed in Ruwan Dawa village in Maru local government area of Zamfara State.
These terrorists, the military confirmed have been responsible for the killing and kidnapping of several residents in the area.
Collaborating with local security popularly know as vigilante, the troops engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle.
Three motorcycles and a barrage of firearm a were revivered from the terrorists
“It is important to emphasize that the strength of our Joint Task Forces lies in our ability to operate as a cohesive and integrated force. Consequently, the collaboration and mutual support demonstrated during this conference must continue to guide our operations in the field,” he said.
