BEVERLY HILLS, June 27, (THEWILL) – Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised terrorists in Borno State to consolidate on the achievements of the clearance operations in the Northeast.
Army spokesman Col. Sagir Musa, who announced this in a statement said troops recovered two gun trucks and other weapons from the insurgents.
The statement reads: “Following sustained robust and aggressive clearance operations in recent days, troops had recorded tremendous successes in the fight against terrorism and insurgency in the Northeast.
“Dozens of Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters were annihilated, a large cache of assorted arms, ammunition and so many variants of gun trucks and other fighting vehicles were captured.
“Additionally and most importantly, the operation resulted in the rescue and the eventual liberation of over 100 women and children from the grip of the criminals/terrorists.
“Therefore, in order to consolidate on the numerous successes so far achieved, the rugged troops of 112 Task Force Battalion deployed at Mafa in Borno State had effectively dealt ruthlessly with members of BHTs/ISWAP terrorists in the area, when some terrorists attempted to attack Mafa on June 24, 2019.
“The terrorists’ failed attack on Mafa was as a result of available intelligence indicating the desperate longing for food and other logistics by terrorists necessitated by the recent, incredibly tireless and ferocious troops’ operational exploits.
“During the failed attack, terrorists in five gun trucks and several motorcycles were seen. Consequently, the troops reacted swiftly with heavy firepower, forcing the terrorists to scamper for their dear lives and recovered two gun trucks mounted with anti-aircraft guns and a motorcycle and the extermination of three terrorists.
“There were indications that some of the insurgents were wounded in an exchange of fire.”
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