Troops neutralise 28 terrorists in Borno

Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have eliminated 20 Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists at Chabbal area in Jere Local Government Area of Borno.

Eight other terrorists also met their waterloo. Four terrorists were eliminated at the Forward Operating Base (FOB), Wulgo in Borno while another four insurgents were killed around 151 Battalion location their Gun truck mounted with Anti Aircraft Guns ran over an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).

The Theatre Commander, Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Maiduguri on Tuesday, said that the terrorists mounted on several gun trucks coordinated attack through the agrarian community at about 7p.m. and started shooting sporadically.

He said that the troops who were on alert about the movement of the terrorists repelled the attack killing 16 terrorists in the encounter.

“Four more terrorists wounded during the gun fight were discovered dead this morning, which bring the total number of those killed to 20,” he said.

While commending the troops for their gallantry, Musa urged them to sustain the tempo to ensure total elimination of the terrorists.

Meanwhile, troops of the Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have eliminated some Boko Haram/Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in North-East.

The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said the troops deployed alongside the Cameroonian Defence Force had on Monday eliminated four terrorists at the Forward Operating Base (FOB), Wulgo in Borno.

He said the vigilant troops successfully foiled attempted infiltration of the terrorists’ group into the camp, while on a patrol to dominate their area of responsibility.

According to him, troops swiftly responded with overwhelming fire and spontaneous reinforcement from the Battalion Headquarters, compelling the terrorists to retreat.

“Troops immediately carried out a hot pursuit and exploitation after the encounter, along the terrorists’ route of withdrawal and neutralised three terrorists.

“The gallant troops also recovered three AK 47 rifles, six magazines and 50 rounds of 7.62mm special,” he said.

Nwachukwu also stated that four terrorists met their waterloo same day, around 151 Battalion location.

He said the terrorists were burnt beyond recognition, as their Gun truck mounted with Anti Aircraft Guns ran over an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).

He said the troops were currently conducting further exploitation ahead of the location to clear any surviving terrorist.