Ndudi Anyim
Troops of Sector 1 Operation LAFIYA DOLE in a joint operation with 402 Special Forces Brigade, has neutralized 25 members of the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) and their Islamic State West Africa Province Counterparts (ISWAP).
It was gathered that the insurgents were leveled around Chikun Gudu, Kerenoa axis and environs in the ongoing Phase II of Operation “TURA TAKAIBANGO”.
Security Watch Africa reports that the clearance onslaught followed directives by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru when he visited the Theatre of Operation LAFIYA DOLE.
Recall that during the COAS operational visit to Dikwa, he issued directives to troops to advance and recapture Marte and thereafter project further to clear other adjoining villages which include Chikun Gudu, Kerenoa and environs.
According to the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, several weapons were captured, some of which he said included two Browny Machine Gun, 20 AK 47 Rifles and five FN Rifles, two 60mm Motar Tube and two General Purpose Machine Guns.
“ Following the directive, the gallant troops moved in, achieved the objective and projected ahead. In the course of the clearance operation, troops encountered heavy fleets of the terrorists, engaged and ultimately obliterated them. In the encounter, 25 members of the terrorist group were neutralized.
“ Other weapons captured during the operation also include three Anti Air Craft Guns, two Automatic Grenade Launchers, two Gun trucks and one CJTF Hilux amongst others. The troops not swayed by the success project will further ensure no elements of the terrorists were left within the area.”
He said the COAS has already commended the gallant troops and charged them to maintain the momentum in order to ensure that the area is completely cleared and dominated.
“ He also instructed them not relent in their new offensive against terrorism and insurgence,” he added.