Nigerian Army troops of the newly reinvigorated “Operation Hadin Kai,” successfully thwarted Boko Haram Terrorist’s attempts to infiltrate Rann Town, the capital of Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno State.
Confirming the report, Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima said the terrorists in their numbers attempted to disrupt the peace that had been enjoyed by the border town but were met with stiff resistance as the troops in the area took them on a fierce fire fight, which lasted about an hour.
He said the terrorists withdrew in disarray with a large number of them suffering fatal injuries, leaving behind several weapons and ammunition including anti-aircraft gun barrel, AK-47 rifle, hand-held communication radio and different calibres of ammunition.
In a related development, another band of Boko Haram terrorists on a criminal mission attacked Ajiri town of Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.
Yerima said the terrorists, having reached part of the town, initially burnt nine houses and killed some innocent residents before they were engaged by the troops deployed in the area.
He said the retreating terrorists went away with various degrees of gun shot injuries while the gallant troops were on their pursuit.
The Director Army Public Relations said two operatives paid the supreme price in the resulting encounter.
He said the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru commended the troops for their resilience and determination to keep their areas free of terrorists activities.
He further charged them to sustain the renewed vigour in discharging their duties.
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