By Augustine Ehikioya
Towards eliminating terrorism in the country, Nigerian troops under Operation HADIN KAI have dealt a decisive blow on Boko Haram (BH) and Islamic State West Africa Province Terrorists (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno State.
The victory was recorded in Damask on Friday 7, January, 2022.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, and made available to Security Watch Africa (SWA).
The statement said “Troops of 5 Brigade, Sector 3 Joint Task Force (JTF), North East Operation HADIN KAI, while consolidating on their dogged push to deplete Boko Haram (BH) and Islamic State West Africa Province Terrorists (ISWAP) in Borno State, recorded a decisive victory against the terrorists in Damasak on Friday 7, January, 2022.
“The gallant troops, while conducting clearance operations, code named Operation DOMINANCE I, came in contact with the terrorists at an illegal market operated by the terrorists in Gallo Malawari Village.
“In the fierce encounter, three BH/ISWAP terrorists were neutralized, while others, bowing to superior firepower retreated in disarray.
“Troops recovered one AK 47 Rifle, a truck, two Motorcycles, four empty magazines and rounds of 7.62mm ammunition amongst others,” it stated.