Troops of “Operation LAFIYA DOLE” have routed elements of Boko Haram Terrorists and their Islamic State of West Africa Province(ISWAP) counterpart who attempted to infiltrate and attack Dikwa town in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State.
In a statement, Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima said the terrorist groups stormed the town in an unconfirmed number of gun trucks and motorcycles and were visited with heavy bombardment and overwhelming firepower by troops of 81 Task Force Battalion with reinforcement from other formations of the Nigerian Army and aided by air support of Air Task Force “Operation LAFIYA DOLE”.
Yerima further stated that the terrorists attempted to invade the town to loot food items and other logistics having got wind of the recent food distribution to residents of the town by the state governor, Professor Babagana Zulum.
He said they came in their droves through the Marte axis but could not gain access to the town due to the combat readiness of troops who were positioned there.
Yerima said the terrorists subsequently lost initiative as they were cut off completely following the recent successful recapture of Marte town by the “gallant troops”.
He also disclosed that the terrorists planted a series of landmines on the roads in desperation and to scare off residents from returning to their homes, but it was also detected and successfully detonated by troops.
The Director of Army Public Relations debunked the unsubstantiated reports on social media, suggesting that the terrorists attacked UN Base in BORNO, trapping 25 Aid Workers as published by some outlets.
He said those false and sensational reports were clearly aimed at stirring up tension in the region and diminishing the glaring efforts and sacrifices of the Nigerian military in the fight against insurgency.
The COAS, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru, has commended the efforts of the troops and the prompt response of the Air Task Force in providing air interdictions throughout the operation.
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