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Troops serving under the Operation Lafiya Dole in
Borno State have killed 20 Boko Haram members and uncovered deadly
weapons from them.
Borno State have killed 20 Boko Haram members and uncovered deadly
weapons from them.
A statement from the Deputy Director Public Relations, Colonel
Timothy Antigha, on Wednesday, said the soldiers were able to arrest 17
of the sect members while rescuing over 100 people.
Timothy Antigha, on Wednesday, said the soldiers were able to arrest 17
of the sect members while rescuing over 100 people.
The feat, according to Antigha, was made possible following a supported air bombardment by the Nigerian Air Force.
It read in part: “In continuation of Operation DEEP PUNCH 2, designed
to smoke out Boko Haram terrorists inhabiting remote islands in Lake
Chad basin lying within the Nigerian territory, troops of 8 Division,
Nigerian Army, on Operation LAFIYA DOLE, supported by soldiers of the
Armed Forces Strike Group have inflicted heavy casualty on the Boko
Haram terrorists.
to smoke out Boko Haram terrorists inhabiting remote islands in Lake
Chad basin lying within the Nigerian territory, troops of 8 Division,
Nigerian Army, on Operation LAFIYA DOLE, supported by soldiers of the
Armed Forces Strike Group have inflicted heavy casualty on the Boko
Haram terrorists.
“The operation which commenced about two weeks ago was proceeded by
coordinated air and artillery bombardment of islands and localities
occupied by terrorists, and from where they sneak into Magumeri, Kauram
and other locations to loot property and attack security personnel and
villagers.
coordinated air and artillery bombardment of islands and localities
occupied by terrorists, and from where they sneak into Magumeri, Kauram
and other locations to loot property and attack security personnel and
villagers.
“So far, 20 terrorists have been killed, captured 17 others, while
over 100 elderly men, women and children have been rescued. Preliminary
investigation has revealed that a large number of the rescued persons
were held against their will and forced to work on farms under
life-threatening conditions and penurious wages. More investigation and
interviews will be conducted before the rescued persons are handed over
for further action.”
over 100 elderly men, women and children have been rescued. Preliminary
investigation has revealed that a large number of the rescued persons
were held against their will and forced to work on farms under
life-threatening conditions and penurious wages. More investigation and
interviews will be conducted before the rescued persons are handed over
for further action.”
Weapons purportedly recovered from the terrorist include 3 Toyota
Land Cruiser Gun Trucks, 5 AK-47 Riffles, 3 Fabrique Nationals (FN)
Riffles, 2 G3 Riffles and 1 Pump Action Rifle.
Land Cruiser Gun Trucks, 5 AK-47 Riffles, 3 Fabrique Nationals (FN)
Riffles, 2 G3 Riffles and 1 Pump Action Rifle.
Other items were 1 Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) tube, 2 Bombs, 2 Very High Frequency (VHF) Radios and 1 Night Vision Google.
The troops also recovered 55 Rounds of 5.56 X 45mm ammunition, 5
Bangalore Torpedo, Two 120mm Mortar Bombs, 1000 Rounds of 7.62mm Ball
Metal Link Ammunition, 55 Rounds of 7.62mm Ammunition and 108 Rounds of
12.7mm Ammunition with links, as well as 2 memory cards, 2 Hydraulic
Jacks and a 1.5 Amph Battery.
Bangalore Torpedo, Two 120mm Mortar Bombs, 1000 Rounds of 7.62mm Ball
Metal Link Ammunition, 55 Rounds of 7.62mm Ammunition and 108 Rounds of
12.7mm Ammunition with links, as well as 2 memory cards, 2 Hydraulic
Jacks and a 1.5 Amph Battery.
While saying that no soldier was killed, the army spokesman, however,
explained that six soldiers sustained various injuries and “have since
been evacuated for prompt medical attention.” (Channels TV)
explained that six soldiers sustained various injuries and “have since
been evacuated for prompt medical attention.” (Channels TV)
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