Nigeria, April 10 -- Troops of the Nigerian military's Operation Enduring Peace have killed at least 10 suspected terrorists and recovered weapons during coordinated clearance operations in parts of Plateau State.

The military spokesperson for the Joint Task Force, Chinonso Oteh, said in a statement that the operation, carried out on Thursday across Daba and Seri villages in Wase and Kanam local government areas, targeted known criminal routes and hideouts.

"Troops established strategic blocking positions between Dutsen Zaki and the Odare Forest and engaged a large group of terrorists mounted on motorcycles," Mr Oteh said.

"The criminals were decisively engaged with superior firepower, leading to the neutralisation of 10 terrorists, wh...