By Ruby Leo
As the onslaught to eradicate terrorist from the shores of the country the troops fighting against Boko Haram and ISWAP Terrorists’, announced that five (5) terrorists in separated gun battles have been killed while many terrorists have fled.
The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu said, ‘Troops of 120 Task Force Battalion, Sector 2, Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Hadin Kai in consolidating on their operational feat against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province Terrorists (ISWAP) on Saturday killed several terrorist at Goniri, Yobe State and recovered assorted weapons.
“Troops recorded this feat in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force(CJTF).
“In a clearance operation code-named “Operation Dominance I, along the insurgents’ route at Ngirbua village, the gallant troops neutralized two BH/ISWAP terrorists following a ferocious battle, while others, owing to troops’ superior firepower retreated in disarray.
“The troops recovered one AK 47 Rifle, one FN rifle, and a motorcycle. These are aside other equipment recovered by troops.
“The troops in conjunction with CJTF are currently, combing the general area to track down the fleeing insurgents.
“Meanwhile, Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province Terrorists in Borno State again suffered a bloody nose on Sunday 30 January 2022, as troops of Sector 3 Operation Hadin Kai deployed at forwarding Operating Base Magumeri came in contact with the terrorists while on a fighting patrol around Mallumti general area.
“In the firefight that ensued, troops neutralized three terrorists and recovered three AK47 Rifles, one magazine, quantity 23 of 7.62mm special ammunition, one pick-up truck, two solar panels, seven mobile phones, foodstuff, and provisions, among others.
“The good people of Yobe and Borno states are please enjoined to support the troops with actionable information on the movement of any insurgent in their localities.”