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Troops kill 35 terrorists, recover weapons, others in Borno

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Troops kill 35 terrorists, recover weapons, others in Borno

The Defence Headquarters said soldiers on counter-insurgency operations have killed 35 Boko Haram and Islamic States of West African Province (ISWAP) members in various operations across the Northeast.

The DHQ, also said that the troops recovered several gun trucks, 11 AK-47 rifles, motorcycles, hand grenades, mobile phones, memory cards, specula ammunitions, assorted food among others.

Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche who made this known in a statement said much was achieved between May 11-22. Eneche statement reads: “In continuation of Operation Lafiya Dole, subsidiary Operation Kantana Jimlan, troops of Army Super Camp 6 and 7 conducted a long-range fighting patrol on 11 May and cleared Adzunge and adjoining villages.

“Also, troops of Special Response Area Pulka with the Civilian Joint Task Force and hunters ambushed the terrorists on 13 May 2020 along Pulka-Boko- Kirawa road. Eight (8) BHT/ISWAP fighters were killed while 10 Motorcycles and assorted food items were captured.

“On May 15, troops of 192 Bn ambushed BHT/ISWAP fighters relocating from Sambisa forest to Mandara mountains due to heavy air and artillery bombardments. Five of them were killed, 3 AK 47 rifles and 17 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one pair of BHT/ISWAP uniform, two cartridges, and other clothing materials were recovered.

“Same day, troops of 22 Brigade deployed at Dikwa in conjunction with troops from Quick Response Area neutralized 2 terrorists who attempted to attack the troop’s location from Boboshe. Others fled with gunshot wounds. One AK 47 rifle and one magazine with 15 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition were recovered.

“Between May 19 and 20, following Gajigana attack, troops of 7 Division Garrison, 195 and 212 Battalions with Vigilantes exploited and discovered five terrorists killed in action. Five AK 47 rifles, two BHT gun trucks, one anti-aircraft gun, six assorted magazines, 250 rounds of 12.7 mm, 61 rounds of 7.62 mm, and two hand grenades were recovered.

“In another operation, troops of Special Response Area Pulka with Civilian Joint Task Force and hunters, ambushed the terrorists on May 20 , along Pulka-Dirgi-Banki general area. In the encounter two BHT/ISWAP fighters were killed while others escaped; One AK 47 loaded with 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition was recovered.

“Furthermore, on May 21, troops of 81 Division Task Force under 22 Brigade and 153 Task Force Bn with Civilian Joint Task Force cleared Mugdala village. During the operation eight BHT/ISWAP terrorists were killed. One AK 47 rifle, One Dane gun, three BHT flags, two bicycles, two Techno cell phones, two memory cards, and other phone accessories were recovered.

“Equally, troops of 202 Bn and Special Armoured Brigade Garrison Bama, based on credible intelligence sprung an ambush on May 22, at BHT/ISWAP crossing point along Bama Aulari road. Three BHT/ISWAP terrorists were neutralised and others escaped with gunshot wounds. In all, a total of 35 BHT/ISWAP terrorists were killed in Sector 1 offensives between May 11 and 22.

“The Chief of the Army Staff commends the gallant troops for their professionalism as the High Command of the Armed Forces of Nigeria congratulates and also encourages troops of Operation Lafiya Dole to maintain the momentum of their operations, towards eradicating the terrorists from the North East”.

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