Nigerian Army said nine Boko Haram terrorists were neutralized while many escaped with gunshot wounds as troops of “Operation HADIN KAI” on Tuesday (11 May, 2021), foiled attempts by Boko Haram terrorists to attack an outskirt community of Maiduguri, Borno State.
In a statement, Director Army Public Relations Brigadier General Mohamamed Yerima said the terrorists who tried to advance from Aldawari axis attempted to attack soft targets along Jiddari Polo, but were countered by combined troops in conjuction with the Nigerian Police, Youth Vigilante and hunters leading to terrorists withdrawing in disarray.
Yerima said following a hot pursuit by troops, heavy casualty was inflicted on the terrorists as nine of them were neutralized while many escaped with gunshot wounds.
He said one Buffalo Gun Truck, three motorcycles, three Browning Machine Guns, a Rocket Propelled Gun and four AK 47 rifles were recovered from the terrorists.
Other items recovered included one Improvised Explosive Device, sixteen 12V batteries among other items.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru has commended the gallantry of the troops and urged them to keep up the tempo of the operations.
Yerima asked members of the public to remain calm and rest assured of security during the festive period and beyond.
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