Nigerian Army troops, with the assistance of local vigilantes, have eliminated a “dangerous terrorist” masquerading as a police officer in Sokoto.

Army spokesperson, Onyema Nwachukwu, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the imposter was neutralised in a sting operation on Wednesday, March 20th.

Nwachukwu also stated that the “dangerous terrorist” used his disguise to kidnap unsuspecting victims.

“The troops also uncovered and destroyed a house used as a covert facility by insurgent kingpins to store drugs and administer treatments to wounded insurgents,” Nwachukwu added.

He also disclosed that in a separate counter-insurgency operation conducted in Kutoko Village, Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, troops neutralised another insurgent.

The operation, according to him, also yielded the recovery of an AK-47 rifle and a magazine containing 4 live rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.

Nwachukwu, however, urged the public to continue supporting the troops in their fight against the nation’s adversaries.