Troops of “Operation Lafiya Dole” carrying out “Operation Tura Takaibango” stationed at Dikwa and Gulumba Gana supported by the Air Component inflicted heavy casualty on Boko Haram terrorists who attempted to take control of the strategic town of Dikwa, the headquarters of Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Confirming the report, Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, said the terrorists in their numbers mounted on 12 gun trucks attacked the town, on the eve of Sunday, (18 April 2021), just as the locals prepared to break their Ramadan fast for the day.
Yerima said the troops, having contained the initial waves of the attack had to occupy their alternative Headquarters at Gulumba Gana to enable the Air Component engage any gun trucks and other technicals in the vicinity of the attack to prevent fratricide.
He said the troops launched a counter attack in the early hours of Monday (19 April 2021) and successfully reoccupied their main headquarters in Dikwa.
Yerima said the retreating terrorists suffered heavy losses in both equipment and personnel including some of their key leaders from the superior fire power of own troops both from the air and ground forces.
He said the troops were currently patrolling Dikwa town and environs to assess the level of damage inflicted on the terrorists.
Yerima said the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru had commended the troops for their doggedness and directed them to re-strategise in order to prevent any further attacks in the area.
He said the Nigerian Army remained committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment throughout the Northeast theatre.
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