How We Defeated Terrorists Riding 15 Gun Trucks In Borno – Army

The Nigeria Army has given an insight into the recent reported massive terrorists’ attacks on some communities in Borno State.

Troops of 28 Task Force Brigade of Sector 1 Operation LAFIYA DOLE were involved in the counter insurgency operation against the terrorists said to have come from inside Sambisa Forest.

The Boko Haram terrorists attempted to attack Askira Uba and nearby communities in Borno State, but the gallant troops reportedly repelled the attacks and inflicted heavy casualties on the insurgents.

The terrorists were said to have mounted over 15 gun trucks and approached the town from different directions simultaneously.

Troops responded and engaged the criminals with superior fire power.

A statement issued by the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 7 Division Maiduguri, Colonel Ado Isa, said the terrorists suffered huge losses both in men, materials and equipment.

“Specifically, the troops captured 4 gun trucks from the criminals while some additional gun trucks were also destroyed by the Air Task Force that responded swiftly. Scores of the terrorists were killed and over 20 terrorists dead bodies were counted”

He added that 3 boxer motorcycles, 3 Anti Aircraft Guns, 2 PKT Machine Guns, 10 AK 47 Rifles and 13 Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) Bombs as well as large cache of ammunition and other weapons were captured from the terrorists among others.

“Unfortunately, one soldier paid the supreme sacrifice and two others were wounded during the encounter and are stable/responding to treatment. May God grant repose to the soul of the dead soldier and quick recovery to the two Wounded in Action Soldiers”.

According to him, troops under the guidance of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen TY Buratai will continue to sustain the “aggressive and offensive posture” to rid the entire North East of remnants of Boko Haram/ISWAP criminals, rapists and marauders.