Army Carried Out 17 Operations Against Boko Haram, Killed 75 But Lost 1 Officer In One Month

The Nigerian Army on Sunday says it killed a total of 75 Boko Haram terrorists across the North East of the country between 1st and 30th June 2020.

The force in a statement, said the terrorists were killed in 17 encounters carried out by its troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE.

It also disclosed that some of the insurgents were captured, while others surrendered.

According to the force, some of the assorted arms and large cache of ammunition captured during the encounters included one Anti-Aircraft Gun, 13 AK 47 Rifles, one Sniper Rifle, 21 locally made guns, 2 Dane guns and one Rocket Propelled Gun.

Others include 3 Hand Grenades, 5 Rocket Propelled Gun bombs, 205 rounds of Anti-Aircraft ammunition, 1018 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition. Also  captured  were 2 Boko Haram flags.

It also highlighted some of the weapons of the terrorists destroyed by troops to include “one Gun Truck, one Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device, one Toyota Starlet car and several makeshift structures.”

“Regrettably, one officer paid the supreme price while one soldier was wounded in action.The wounded personnel has since been evacuated to a military medical facility where he is recuperating,” the force said.

“Equally, 4 Boko Haram/Islamic States’ West Africa Province criminals  including 2 women namely Aishatu Manye and Kelune Mate were captured and later identified to be the wives of the local Boko Haram commander at Gajingi in Madagali LGA of Adamawa State.

“Also, the troops arrested one Boko Haram spy named Kawalu during a Jumaat prayer at Michika Central Mosque and one Boko Haram fighter captured in the aftermath of an encounter at Miyanti general area in Bama LGA of Borno State. The period under review also witnessed 4 surrenders by Boko Haram criminals. The trio of Mohammed Babagana, Modu Jugudun and Alhaji Usman surrendered to troops of Delta Company at Strong Response Area Pulka in Gwoza LGA of Borno State while one Mustapha Kori surrendered to troops of Army Super Camp 11 Gamboru in Ngala LGA of Borno State.”

It further said 35 persons were rescued by the troops from the captivity of the insurgents.

The rescued victims are 18 women, 16 children and one adult male.

It conveyed the commendation of Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Yusufu Buratai to the troops for their resilience and patriotism.