One of the masterminds of the March 28, 2022 train bombing in Kaduna has been arrested by troops of the Nigerian Army, according to the Defence Headquarters, DHQ.
The DHQ, however, did not name the terrorist who has confessed to be one of the attackers of the Abuja-Kaduna bound train last year in which some people were killed and others wounded.
The yet to be named terrorist, the DHQ said arrested alongside two other terrorists at Damba community in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Feb. 14.
Speaking to journaslists in Abuja on Thursday, DHQ spokesman, Maj. Gen Musa Danlami said the operation also led to the recovery of two motorcycles, mobile phones, the sum of 5,000 dollars, other currencies and some sundry items.
Troops also neutralised seven terrorists at Ungwan Birni in Kajuru Local Government Area of the state while on patrol, he said.
According to him, troops also recovered 83 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 50 rounds of 7.62mm special, and seven magazines, among other items.
Danmadami also disclosed that the troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, had, within two weeks neutralised 23 terrorists and arrested nine as well as rescued 23 abducted civilians, while the air component conducted a series of air interdiction operations to decimate and deny the terrorist freedom of action within the period under review.
Danlami said: “Specifically, on Feb. 13, an air interdiction operation was conducted based on an intelligence report that terrorists had gathered for a wedding ceremony at a location within Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State.
“Another air interdiction operation was conducted at identified terrorists locations within Kankara and Batsari Local Government Areas, all in Katsina state.
“Feedback revealed that several terrorists were neutralised in both air strikes.”
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