Nigerian troops kill 25 Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists, capture arms, ammunition in Borno villages

Combined troops of Sector 1 “Operation LAFIYA DOLE” and 402 Special Forces Brigade have killed 25 members of Boko Haram Terrorists(BHT) group and their Islamic State West Africa Province counterparts (ISWAP) around Chikun Gudu, Kerenoa axis and environs of Borno State in the ongoing Phase II of Operation “TURA TAKAIBANGO”.

Confirming the report, Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, said the clearance operation was based on the directives given by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru when he visited the Theatre of “Operation LAFIYA DOLE.”

Yerima said during his operational visit to DIKWA, the COAS issued directives to troops to advance and recapture Marte and thereafter project further to clear other adjoining villages which included Chikun Gudu, Kerenoa and environs.

“Following the directive, the gallant troops moved in, achieved the objective and projected ahead. In the course of the clearance operation, troops encountered heavy fleets of the terrorists, engaged and ultimately obliterated them.

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“In the encounter, 25 members of the terrorist group were neutralized while the following weapons were captured: 2 Browny Machine Gun, 20 AK 47 Rifles and 5 FN Rifles, 2 60mm Motar Tube and 2 General Purpose Machine Guns,” he said.

According to the Director Army Public, other weapons captured during the operation included 3 Anti Air Craft Guns, 2 Automatic Grenade Launchers, 2 Gun trucks and one CJTF Hilux amongst others.

He said the troops not swayed by the success projected further to ensure no elements of the terrorists were left within the area.

Yerima said the COAS had already commended the “gallant troops” and charged them to maintain the momentum in order to ensure that the area is completely cleared and dominated.

He also instructed them not relent in their new offensives against terrorism and insurgency.