Graphic Photos: Army recounts their successful operations against Boko haram
As part of the promise of the Theatre Command to keep the public informed of our activities, this Press Conference has been organised to brief on the activities of the troops in the past few days. Accordingly, in furtherance of the ongoing offensive operations to clear Boko Haram Terrorist (BHT) in the Northeast, on 17 January troops conducted a clearance operation at Shentimari general area and cleared Boko Haram enclaves and recovered 78 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.
Similarly,
on 18 January at Chukun Gudu, troops encountered and destroyed
terrorist’s camps along Jillam, Bula Butube general areas. During the
exchange of fire, 10 terrorists were killed, 2 AK47 Rifles, 2 AK47
magazines, 2 solar panels and 2 GSM handsets were recovered, while 1
Isuzu vehicle was destroyed.
On
20 January 2016, troops cleared terrorist camps/enclaves at Ngwalimiri
and Gazama in Damboa Local Government Area. While conducting operations
in Mufurundi village along Damboa-Bale road, our gallant troops
intercepted 10 Boko Haram suspects from Bego, Mesemarri and Bale
villages carrying bags containing food condiments, soaps, and other
items. Suspects are presently undergoing interrogation. Also, troops had
an encounter with terrorists during advance from Wajirok to Ajigin.
During the encounter, 3 of the terrorists were killed.
In
another development, one of our units located in old Marte repelled an
attacked by BHT and in the process, killed 21 terrorists, while 3
soldiers were wounded during the encounter. One Anti Aircraft Gun, 10
AK47 rifles,1 FN rifle,7 x 60mm mortar bombs, 342 rounds of 12.7mm, 507
rounds of 7.62mm ammunitions, 1 Toyota Hilux, 1 Land Cruiser vehicle, 1
Improvised Explosive Device with charger were captured from the
terrorists.
In
a related development, troops took custody of 3 suspected Boko Haram
terrirists who voluntarily surrendered themselves to Damboa Vigilante
Group at Kaya village. During interrogation, they claimed to have been
forced to join the Boko Haram terrorists group and also participated in
the Group’s previous attacks at Askira and other locations. As about
1719hrs yesterday, 21 January 2016, ahead of Cashew Plantation near
Maiduguri, an unknown civilian tried to gain access into the village but
was confronted by a civilian JTF. In the process of the ensuing
interrogation, he stabbed a member of civilian JTF to death but was shot
by another Civilian JTF.
In
continuation of the ongoing operation, troops advancing to clear Dure
village, came under Boko Haram terrorists ambush at Rugga Fulani but
were cleared. During the encounter, 8 Boko Haram terrorists were killed,
2 AK47 rifles, 2 locally made Dane Guns, 3 AK47 Magazined with 38
rounds of ammunition were recovered. Similarly, a unit of troops cleared
Boko Haram terrorists hideouts in Wala, Tirkopytir, and Durubajuwe
villages. During the operation, troops recovered 1 rusty General Purpose
Machine Gun barrel, 1 grinding machine and 1 locally made Dane gun.
Equally,
troops conducted a fighting patrol in Afe, Kudiye, Souma, Dika,
Mijigeta and Mida. During the operation, the team made contact with BHT
at Kudiye, Mijigete and 20 BHT were killed, while 3 rifles, 41
motorcycles were destroyed, and 370 hostages rescued and brought to
Internally Displaced Persons' camp at Dikwa. Also, around Huyum, Jeje
and Diba villages. The terrorists sighting own troops, abandoned their
families behind which include 5 women, 12 children. However, own troops
killed 4 of the BHTs. The women are currently undergoing interrogation.
Today
3 suicide bombers attempted to infiltrate into Maiduguri a kilometer
ahead of Mafa roadblock. Gallant troop of the theater shot one dead,
while the other detonated and in the process killed the third suicide
bomber.
The
Theatre Commander Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Major General Hassan Umaru
commended the efforts of the troops and renewed call for the troops and
the public to be more vigilant and security conscious at all times,
particularly at check points, markets, worship centres, motor parks and
schools. He equally appreciated the support from the public in rendering
useful information on the activities of the terrorists. The public
would be kept informed of the situation as the need arises.
Major General Lucky Irabor
Deputy Theatre Commander
Operation LAFIYA DOLE
Deputy Theatre Commander
Operation LAFIYA DOLE
Graphic Photos: Army recounts their successful operations against Boko haram
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