Nigerian Army troops have killed a notorious terrorist leader, Maikusa, who is identified to be the second-in-command in the hierarchy of the terrorists’ cell in Katsina state, led by the infamous terrorist known as Modi Modi.
According to the Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, troops gunned down Maikusa and three other terrorists in a shootout on Monday, March 4, 2024, 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 terrorist’ enclaves in these areas.
During the operation, troops encountered vehement resistance from the violent extremists but gallantly overpowered the terrorists with superior firepower killing 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 a camouflage uniform.
In continuation of the clearance operations, troops also destroyed terrorist’ 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 terrorist cell to ensure safety and security in the region.
