Two terrorists neutralised as troops recover HK 21 gun in Niger
Two terrorists were neutralised by troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD during a patrol in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, with an HK 21 machine gun recovered from the operation. According to security analyst, Zagazola Makama, the encounter occurred around 8:55 am on September 14, 2026, when troops of the Civilian Intervention Battalion (CIB) […] Two terrorists neutralised as troops…
Two terrorists were captured and killed by soldiers on a patrol in Niger State, Nigeria, on September 14, 2026, according to security analyst Zagazola Makama. The incident occurred around 8:55 am when the Civilian Intervention Battalion XVI met the terrorists while moving from Dekara towards Gidan Zana and Sabon Gida areas. Makama revealed that the soldiers engaged the terrorists during the patrol and successfully neutralised two of them.
Following the encounter, one HK 21 machine gun and 15 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition were recovered by the troops. The mission was part of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD's ongoing efforts to dominate the general area, disrupt terrorist activities, and prevent armed groups from establishing movement across communities in the region.
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