Terrorists flee with gunshot wounds as troops kill one in Kaduna

Nigerian security forces engaged suspected terrorists in a fierce gun battle in Ungwan Nungu village, Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on Friday, September 18, 2026. Intelligence reports had prompted the deployment of troops to the area, where they encountered the suspected militants.

During the intense exchange of fire, one of the terrorists, identified as Bashir Mohammed, was killed. The remaining members of the group reportedly attempted to escape the scene, but to their misfortune, they sustained gunshot wounds during the confrontation. The troops, determined to apprehend the fleeing suspects, have shifted their focus to tracking and apprehending the injured terrorists.

In the aftermath of the incident, troops are working tirelessly to prevent the group from regrouping and launching further attacks on nearby communities. The ongoing operations aim to maintain peace and security in the region.