Troops of Sector 3 Operation HADIN KAI, supported by the Nigerian Air Force component has taken down several Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist.
This was made known by director army public relations, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, stating that the troops had brought them down, while attempting to infiltrate the Forward Operating Base, Gajiram Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno state, using gun trucks and several other weapons, on November 28, 2021.
He said that the terrorists having suffered several human and equipment causalities as at the time of the report forced them to retreat in disarray.
According to him, The gallant troops, who are currently exploiting the withdrawal route of the fleeing terrorists, have so far recovered 10 AK 47 riffles, one Anti Aircraft Gun, one Shilka barrel, one 60mm Mortar tube and 61 rounds of PKT riffle ammunition amongst others. Several charred remains of the terrorists were also uncovered along the route.
Nwachukwu stated that two soldiers lost their lives during the encounter.
Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya urged the the troops to maintain the pursuit, until the terrorists are all brought down.
Source: www.clintonsdaily.com
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