Boko Haram: Two Soldiers Die, Four Injured

…As Troops Destroy 17 Terrorists

The Defence Headquarters on Wednesday said its troops of Operation Lafiya Dole killed a total of 17 Boko Haram terrorists in Damboa during clearance operations along the Damboa -Maiduguri Road, Borno State.

Defence spokesman, John Enenche, said the operation, which was under the subsidiary, Operation KANTANA JIMLAN on Tuesday, was in continuation of sustained offensive against the “remnants of Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West African Province criminals and their collaborators.”

Enenche, however, said two soldiers lost their lives in the operation and four others were wounded.

He said the wounded soldiers were currently receiving treatment at a military medical facility.

Enenche stated, “In the aftermath of the encounter, 17 Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West Africa Province criminals were neutralised as several others were believed to have narrowly escaped with varying degrees of gun shot wounds while a cache of arms and ammunition were equally captured by the gallant troops.

“Regrettably, 2 valiant soldiers paid the supreme price while 4 others were wounded in action. However, the wounded in action soldiers have been evacuated to a military medical facility and currently responding positively to treatment.”

According to him, the Theatre Commander of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has been directed to immediately deploy a Special Forces Battalion to reinforce and dominate Damboa – Bulabulin – Maiduguri axis to completely deny the terrorists any chance of escaping during the final assault against the criminals.

He called on members of the public in the area to remain calm, law abiding and continue with normal activities.

He assured them that the theatre command would ensure that all routes were safe for commuting without fear of attacks by the criminals.