Troops foil attack on Biu, kill five terrorists

Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists who had tried to attack the ancient town of Biu, Borno State.

The latest development was made known in a statement signed and made available to The Star by the Director Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Sunday.

Nwachukwu stated that the terrorists were killed when the troops of 231 Battalion and 331 Artillery Regiment swiftly routed them in a failed incursion at Maina Hari Village in Biu on Saturday, January 15, 2022.

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The army spokesperson noted that one gun truck, one Deshka M Anti Aircraft Gun, one HK 21 Machine Gun, one Rocket Propelled Grenade Bomb, 137 rounds of 12.7mm Anti-Aircraft Rounds, among other weapons were recovered from the insurgents.

Nwachukwu stated: “In the intense battle, troops unleashed superior fire power on the terrorists, neutralizing five BH/ISWAP terrorists, compelling others to withdraw in disarray.

“The gallant troops also captured from the terrorists, one gun truck, one Deshka M Anti Aircraft Gun, one HK 21 Machine Gun, one Rocket Propelled Grenade Bomb, 137 rounds of 12.7mm Anti-Aircraft Rounds amongst others. Troops are currently in pursuit of the fleeing terrorists.”

TheStar