Troops of “Operation FIRE BALL” a Subsidiary operation under “Operation LAFIYA DOLE” has intercepted logistic supplies, recovered arms and ammunition and eliminated more terrorists in Sambisa axis.
Confirming the report, Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brigadier General Benard Onyeuko said on 8 December 2020, following credible intelligence on movement of Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West Africa Province logistics from across the border towns to Sambisa Axis, troops of Special Response Area, Pulka, successfully sprang a well- coordinated ambush along Pulka- Firgi- Banki Junction road against the criminals.
He said during the brief but decisive encounter, four Boko Haram/ISWAP criminals were neutralized while two bicycles, two pushcarts, several bags of dry catfish, grains and large quantity of other food items were captured.
Onyeuko said same day, troops of 151 Battalion had a similar encounter with some marauding Boko Haram criminals along Firgi- Pulka road leading to the neutralization of three of the insurgents while others fled with varying degrees of injuries.
He added that on 7 December, 2020, troops of 112 Task Force Battalion deployed in Mafa in conjunction with elements of Borno State Civilian Joint Task Force conducted a robust fighting patrol to a suspected Boko Haram criminals harbour area in Mogoniri village.
Onyeuko said the highly- motivated troops made contact and immediately engaged the criminals with high volume of fire, forcing the terrorists to scamper and fled in disarray.
In the aftermath of the encounter, one Boko Haram criminal was neutralized while one AK 47 Rifle and nine rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition were captured from the fleeing criminals.
He further stated that troops of 21 Special Armoured Brigade conducted an aggressive fighting patrol to the general area of Gonori vilage towards the fringes of Sambisa Forest, adding that troops made contact and engaged the criminals.
“In the ensuing gun battle, one Boko Haram criminal was neutralized while several others are believed to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Items captured during the encounter include; one AK 47 Rifle, one empty magazine and one tecno phone,” Onyeuko added.
He commended the troops for their continued dedication and determination in flushing out remnants of the terrorists from their hideouts.
“They are also encouraged not to relent but build on the successes recorded so far.”
Onyeuko also assured the populace of the North East region of military high command determination to finally rout the remnants of Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West Africa Province criminals from their enclaves in this zone.
He encouraged them to avail the troops with credible information that will help in the execution of the operation.
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