Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have eliminated 20 Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists at Chabbal area in Jere Local Government Area of Borno.
Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa, the Theatre Commander confirmed the development on Tuesday.
Musa said that the terrorists mounted on several gun trucks coordinated attack through the agrarian community at about 7:00 pm and started shooting sporadically.
He said that the troops who were on alert about the movement of the terrorists repelled the attack killing 16 terrorists in the encounter.
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‘Four more terrorists wounded during the gunfight were discovered dead this morning, which bring the total number of those killed to 20,’ he said.
Although he commended the troops for their gallantry, Musa urged them to sustain the tempo to ensure the total elimination of the terrorists.
The Nigerian Army also said that troops of Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI deployed alongside Cameroonian Defence Force have foiled an infiltration by terrorists on its camp at the Forward Operating Base, Wulgo, Borno on October 18, 2021.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu.
The statement read partly, ‘The troops swiftly responded with overwhelming volume of fire and spontaneous reinforcement from the Battalion Headquarters, compelling the terrorists to retreat.’
‘Troops immediately carried out a hot pursuit and exploitation after the encounter, along the terrorists’ route of withdrawal and neutralised three BHTs. The gallant troops also recovered three AK 47 rifles, six magazines and 50 rounds of 7.62mm special.’
‘In another development, four ISWAP/BHTs terrorists have met their waterloo same date, around 151 Battalion location. The terrorists were burnt beyond recognition, as their Gun truck mounted with Anti Aircraft Guns ran over Vehicle Improvised Explosive Device. Own troops are currently conducting further exploitation ahead of the location to clear any surviving terrorist.’
‘The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has commended the efforts of the troops and charged them to remain aggressive and focused, as they dominate their areas of operational responsibility, in order to ensure complete extermination of the terrorists and restoration of normalcy.’
AFRICA DAILY NEWS, NEW YORK
