A group of terrorists has killed one another in a brutal clash between rival factions.
The incident occurred in a remote Northwestern region of Maru LGA where the terrorists had been causing havoc in the peaceful community.
Writing on X, Zagazola Makama, Zagazola Makama, a counter insurgency expert and security analyst, sources said the clash erupted when one faction attempted to gain control over a strategic territory held by the rival group. The fighting was intense, with both sides suffering heavy losses.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that at least 16 terrorists were killed in the clash, including several top bandits commanders, amongst the prominent were Alhaji Nagala and Maikube
The sources said that the rival factions have been at odds for months, with tensions escalating in recent weeks. The clash is seen as a significant blow to the terrorist organization, which has been weakened by internal divisions and infighting.
The authorities have welcomed the news, stating that the elimination of terrorists is a positive development in the fight against terrorism. The incident is a clear indication that the terrorists are capable of turning on each other, and that their ideology is rooted in violence and destruction.
