Troops neutralise scores of BH/ISWAP terrorists after gunfight in Yobe, Borno
Nigerian troops have neutralised scores of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in separate gun battles at Goniri and Mallumti in Yobe and Borno States respectively.
Many of the terrorists fled in disarray and the troops recovered various assorted weapons.
Giving details of the confrontations, Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Onyema Nwachukwu said, ‘Troops of 120 Task Force Battalion, Sector 2, Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Hadin Kai in consolidating on their operational feat against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province Terrorists (ISWAP) on Saturday eliminated the criminal elements in a fierce encounter at Goniri, Yobe State.
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“Troops recorded this feat in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force(CJTF).
“In a clearance operation code-named “Operation Dominance I, along the insurgents’ route of manoeuvre at Ngirbua village, the gallant troops neutralised two BH/ISWAP terrorists following a ferocious battle, while others, owing to troops’ superior firepower retreated in disarray.
“The troops recovered one AK 47 Rifle, one FN rifle, and a motorcycle. These are aside from other equipment recovered by troops.
“The troops in conjunction with CJTF are currently, combing the general area to track down the fleeing insurgents.
“In the firefight that ensued, troops neutralised three terrorists and recovered three AK47 Rifles, one magazine, quantity 23 of 7.62mm special ammunition, one pick-up truck, two solar panels, seven mobile phones, foodstuff, and provisions, among others.
“The good people of Yobe and Borno states are please enjoined to support the troops with actionable information on the movement of any insurgent in their localities”. He said.
