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Troops eliminate 3 ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists during exchange of gunfire

By Kalu Nwokoro Idika

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…4 others killed by IED

Troops of joint task force of North East operation HADIN KAI has eliminated 3 Boko Haram/ISWAP members during an exchange of gunfire while another four died in an explosion when they were fleeing from the superior firepower of the military

This was confirmed in a statement made by Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director army public relation

Nwachukwu said three AK 47 rifles, six magazines and 50 rounds of 7.62mm special were recovered from the terrorists

The statement read, “Troops of Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) deployed alongside Cameroonian Defence Force have exterminated four ISWAP/BHTs at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Wulgo, on 18 October 2021.

“The vigilant troops successfully foiled an attempted infiltration of the terrorists group into the camp, while on a patrol to dominate their area of responsibility. 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.

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