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Troops of the Nigerian Army successfully foiled terrorist activities in Katsina State, recovering an AK-47 rifle during operations in Kankara and Malumfashi Local Government Areas. In Kankara, on March 15, troops from the 17 Brigade engaged suspected terrorists along the Kankara-Mabai Road, leading to a gun battle that forced the attackers to retreat, leaving behind a motorcycle.

Separately, in Malumfashi, troops acted on intelligence regarding terrorist activity at Ruwan Sanyi Village on March 14, engaging the suspects and later recovering an AK-47 with 17 rounds of ammunition during a follow-up search. Troops are maintaining a presence in the areas to prevent further attacks.