Troops of “Operation LAFIYA DOLE” have killed 41Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists, rescued 60 captives and recovered sophisticated weapons in Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State.
Confirming the report, Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, said the troops decisively took
out several terrorists after heavy fighting in the early hours of Monday, March 15 2021.
He said the “gallant troops” maintained aggressive posture, conducted a fighting patrol along Gulwa and Musuri in Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State.
Yerima said at Musuri, troops encountered elements of the terrorist group and swiftly engaged them in firefight, which lasted for about 45 minutes.
With superior firepower, troops ultimately dominated the area after neutralizing 41 of the terrorists, he said.
According to him: “They also recovered sophisticated weapons and rescued 60 elderly women and children who were in the terrorists’ captivity.”
He added that 12 AK47 rifles, eighFabric Nationale (FN) rifles, a motorcycle, 6 bicycles, mechanic tool boxes, a sewing machine, large quantity of batteries used for making of Improvise Explosive Devices and sex enhancement drugs among other things were recovered from the fighters.
Yerima further stated that the troops were in high fighting spirit and determined as ever to clear the entire region and country of vestiges of Boko Haram terrorists.
He said the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru, had already congratulated the “gallant troops” while urging them to keep up the tempo.
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