TROOPS IN NORTH EAST OVERRAN TERRORIST GROUPS IN MULTIPLE OPERATIONS, RECOVER ARMS, AMMUNITION AND MOTORCYCLES

In sustained counter-terrorism operations across the North East theatre, troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded significant successes against Boko Haram , Jamaatu Ahli Al- Sunna Daawa Wal Jihad (JAS) and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno and Yobe States.

At Kumshe in Borno State, troops of 21 Special Armoured Brigade gallantly repelled a night attack on their Forward Operating Base by large numbers of terrorists armed with assorted weapons. With support from Nigerian Air Force platforms, the terrorists suffered heavy casualties during surveillance and precision bombardments.

Exploitation revealed over 20 corpses of the terrorists, including dismembered parts from the bombardment hastily buried in shallow graves, while weapons were also recovered. Similarly, on the same day, troops of Sector 1 during offensive operations at Dipchari, near Banki Junction in Bama Local Government Area made contact and following the firefight, scores of the terrorists were also neutralised. Items recovered include a Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) Tube, two AK-47 rifles, two magazines, 16 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and two motorcycles.

In another operation on Sector 2 troops in conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) conducted a long-range tactical operation around Ndoksa general area near Buni Gari, Yobe State. The operation led to the termination of several terrorists and the recovery of one AK-47 rifle and two motorcycles.The coordinated operations further denied the terrorists freedom of action, degraded their firepower, and disrupted logistics within the region. The military high command has lauded troops on the impressive battle performance and urged them to sustain the offensives.