Troops
Nigerian Troops Ambushed,
Troops
Nigerian Troops Ambushed, Eliminated Unrepentant
Terrorists in Borno
Troops of 121 and 192 Battalions of Operation LAFIYA DOLE in
collaboration with Civilian JTF and local vigilantes, had on the
10th of May 2019 continued with clearance operations to end Boko
Haram terrorism. Consequently, the troops effectively cleared
Surdewalla, Ranwa, Baladayo, Sabon Gari and Shetimeri villages of
Borno State in a simultaneous operation code named “Operation HARD
STRIKE”.
At Ranwa 11, contact was made with the terrorists, three of them
were neutralized, while many were obviously wounded and others
escaped.
Simultaneously, troops of 192 Battalion advanced along Sabon
Gari and Shetimeri villages where they cleared a scout of Boko
Haram terrorists. A make up shift shelter for suspected insurgents
was destroyed.
Similarly, on the same Friday the 10th of May 2019, based on
credible intelligence, troops of 212 Tank Battalion under the
operational command of 7 Division Garrison deployed at Forward
Operation Base Gajigana ambushed terrorists attempting to
infiltrate Gajigana town/troops’ location. Uncomfirmed number of
terrorists were exterminated. Two soldiers were wounded during the
encounter, are stable and receiving treatment in a military
hospital.
Additionally, 177 Task Force Battalion in collaboration with the
Civilian JTF cleared Mboa, Mboa-Kura, Yarchida, Bombula, Tshata and
Bamzir villages. At Furfur village, troops had exchanged fire with
BHTs which led to the death of 1 terrorist and the underlisted
items were recovered:
a. 1 x AK 47 Rifle
b. 3 x Magazines
c. 50 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition
d. 1x Magazine Bandollier
There was no casualty on the troops or the Civilian JTF.
The General Officer Commanding 7 Division Major General
Abdulmalik Bulama Biu, while on assessment visit to FOB Gajigana,
enjoined the troops to remain decisive and intensify efforts in
eliminating the remnants of the terrorists. He also conveyed the
commendation of the Chief of Army Staff to them and the entire
troops of the Theatre Command for the latest successes in the fight
against terrorism.
Nigerian Army used this medium to thank those who provided the
information that led to the recent successes achieved so far, and
urged members of the public to continue to be more forthcoming with
useful information about the terrorists in their respective
localities to the nearest army location or security agency for
necessary action.
SAGIR MUSA
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations