Nigerian troops kill 15 BHT and ISWAP terrorists, arrests BHT commander’s wives

More terrorists surrender to troops

By Augustine Osayande PhD

Troops of Army Super Camp 6 Konduga, Borno State in conjunction with Borno State Civilian Joint Task Force have killed 5 Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) and Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) during a deliberate ambush operation against the terrorists group at Lawanti River line

In a statement on Friday, Coordinator Defence Media Operations Defence Headquarters Major General John Enenche said others terrorists escaped with gunshot wounds.

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Enenche also stated that more are surrendering to troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE due to sustained artillery bombardments and ground assaults against BH/ISWAP terrorists hideouts. He said Mohammed Babagana, Modu Jugudun and Alhaji Usman surrendered to troops of Delta Company at Strong Response Area Pulka in Gwoza LGA of Borno State

Coordinator Defence Media Operations added that the trio confessed to having escaped from their Boko Haram Camp in Dabulari Village, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State after a heavy artillery bombardment of the Camp by troops that led to the death of many of their erstwhile colleagues. “During interrogation, they confessed regretting their actions and called on their former colleagues to give up the struggle and save themselves from unprofitable death,” Enenche said.

The Coordinator Defence Media Operations further stated that the combined troops of 19 Brigade and 401 Special Forces Brigade conducted a robust clearance operation at Doron Naira and Magaji.

“In Doran Naira, troops recovered one 120mm Mortar base plate, one religious book, metal links for-Aircraft ammunition and a roll of copper wire abandoned by the Boko Haram criminals before the arrival of the own troops. Also, at Daban Magaji, troops had an encounter with some Boko Haram Terrorists hibernating in the area,” he said.

Enenche said the valiant troops, through superior fire also neutralized 9 terrorists. He added that the troops destroyed one Boko Haram Gun Truck as well as captured one Anti-Aircraft Gun, 2 AK 47 Rifles, and a large cache of Anti-Aircraft ammunition.

He revealed that one officer paid the supreme price while one soldier was wounded in action. Enenche said the soldier wounded in action is currently receiving treatment in military medical facility.

He also stated that troops of 144 Battalion deployed in Madagali, Adamawa State briskly cleared BHT Staging Area and Crossing Points at Lemu, Gajinji and Tsakiraku. , The Coordinator Defence Media Operations confirmed that one terrorist killed and 2 adult females Aishatu Manye and Kelune Mate identified to be the local BHT commander’s wives were arrested during the encounter at Gajinji.

Enenche said the Chief of Army Staff, congratulates the gallant troops for their resilience, courage and dedication to the noble cause of defending our fatherland.

He said the High Command of the Armed Forces of Nigeria also encourages the troops to continue to be steadfast and focused as they sustain the onslaught against the enemies of the nation.