Nigerian troops
Banki
Nigerian troops
Banki Confrontation: Troops Eliminate Boko Haram
Terrorists, Recover Cycles
In their resolve to dominate their general area of operation as
well as to deny the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) freedom of action,
the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole, 151 Battalion at about 1921hrs
on 16 February 2019 embarked on aggressive fighting patrol and also
mounted an ambush along Jebbra – Firgi Banki axis of Borno State, a
notable crossing point of the BHTs.
The terrorists in a crafty move bypassed own troops through
another route but were however noticed by the ever vigilant and
dogged troops who followed in a hot pursuit with fire power on
target thereby inflicting heavy casualties on the runaway
terrorists who scampered for their lives in disarray.
During the operation, troops neutralised 2 BHTs and unconfirmed
number of terrorists fled with gunshot wounds.
Items recovered were 2 motorcycles, 7 bicycles charms and other
assorted drugs. Further exploitation of the general area was
conducted at first light on 17 February 2019.
Troops return to base in high morale.
ADO ISA
Colonel
Deputy Director
Public Relations
7 Division Nigerian Army/Sector 1, Operation
LAFIYA DOLE