RUSSIAN FORCES TO STAY IN MALI TO FIGHT TERRORISM: KREMLIN. (PHOTO).

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 Russian forces to stay in Mali to fight terrorism: Kremlin The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces would stay in Mali to help the country's government battle terrorists following an offensive over the weekend by Tuareg-led separatists and terrorists. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the statement after being asked by a reporter how Russia responded to a purported statement from the terrorists saying they wanted Russia to leave Mali. "Russia's presence there is, in fact, due to the need identified by the current government. Russia will continue, including in Mali, to combat extremism, terrorism and other harmful phenomena and will continue to provide assistance to the current government," said Peskov, AFP reported. The Russian Defence Ministry had claimed on Tuesday that units of its African Corps prevented an attempted coup on April 25, 2026 in Mali. It said in a statement that the African Corps units "inflicted irreparable losses" on superior ...

TROOPS ELIMINATE 4 TERRORISTS IN MULTIPLE OPERATIONS, REPEL KIDNAP ATTEMPT ON SCHOOL HEADMASTER IN PLATEAU STATE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

NIGERIAN ARMY TROOPS ELIMINATE 4 TERRORISTS IN MULTIPLE OPERATIONS, REPEL KIDNAP ATTEMPT ON SCHOOL HEADMASTER IN PLATEAU STATE



Nigerian Army troops on Friday 15 March 2024 eliminated 4 terrorists in ambush and raid operations conducted in Kaduna and Katsina States. The troops also foiled a kidnap attempt on the Headmaster of a primary school in Plateau State. 


Responding to credible intelligence, on the use of Gwamtu - Duduwa- Kujeni route in Kajuru Local Government of Kaduna State for movement of logistics to support terrorists in Rijana forest,  troops staged an ambush against the terrorists, eliminating 2 of them. In the operation, the valiant troops recovered 2 AK 47 Rifles, 2 AK 47 Magazines , 4 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) and PKGM link belt. Other items recovered include one recoiling spring, 2 motorbikes, camouflage jungle hat, packs of tobacco and fetish  amulets. 


In a similar development, troops acting on actionable intelligence  successfully raided a terrorists' hideout at Dutsen Kura in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State, where  the gallant troops neutralized 2 terrorists, after a fierce exchange of fire. Items recovered from the terrorists' den include one 81mm Mortal bomb, 3 Baofeng Radios, one empty PKT Gun ammunition box/links, 4 Bandoliers , 2 motorbikes , 4 pairs of military woodland camouflage and one ballistic helmet.


In another operation in Plateau State,  troops responding to a distress call have swiftly repelled a kidnap attempt on one Mr Solomon Zakka, the Headmaster of Pilot Primary School, Daffo, who was kidnapped from his residence at Maiduna Village in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau. On being alerted, the vigilant troops pursued and engaged the kidnappers in a firefight, forcing them to relinquish their abductee.


The Nigerian Army remains highly appreciative of the support and cooperation of the public. We urge all well meaning Nigerians not to relent, but to continue to  collaborate with the Nigerian Army  in the ongoing operations across the country.


ONYEMA NWACHUKWU

Major General

Director Army Public Relations

16 March 2024.

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