Troops of Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) deployed alongside Cameroonian Defence Force have successfully foiled an attempted infiltration of the terrorists group into the camp and exterminated four of them at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Wulgo, on 18 October 2021.
Confirming the report, Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, said the troops swiftly responded with overwhelming volume of fire and spontaneous reinforcement from the Battalion Headquarters, compelling the terrorists to retreat.
Nwachukwu added that the troops immediately carried out a hot pursuit and exploitation after the encounter, along the terrorists’ route of withdrawal and neutralised three Boko Haram terrorists.
He said the gallant troops also recovered three AK 47 rifles, six magazines and 50 rounds of 7.62mm special.
In another development, four Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram terrorists were also eliminated by 151 Battalion location.
Nwachukwu said the terrorists were burnt beyond recognition, as their gun truck mounted with anti-aircraft guns ran over Improvised Explosive Device.
He said the troops are currently conducting further exploitation ahead of the location to clear any surviving terrorist.
The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, has commended the efforts of the troops and charged them to remain aggressive and focused, as they dominate their areas of operational responsibility, in order to ensure complete extermination of the terrorists and restoration of normalcy.
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