Nigerian Troops in actions
Nigerian Troops in actions
Nigerian Troops Eliminate Boko Haram Fighters, Rescue
Women and Children
In what has now become a recurring decimal for the Boko Haram
criminal elements across Operation LAFIYA DOLE Theatre, owing to
the growing effectiveness of the Nigerian Army Super Camp Concept,
some criminal Boko Haram elements mounted on 5 Gun Trucks and
motorcycles attempted to infiltrate 112 Task Force Battalion
troops’ location at Mafa in Mafa LGA of Borno State on 1 December
2019. In a shameless display of poor training and tactics, the
marauding criminals made themselves easy target, as they fell prey
to the superior fire power power of the resilient and highly
professional troops of the said Battalion.
At the end of the encounter which lasted for about 40 minutes,
the criminals once again suffered heavy casualties in both men and
equipment as they were seen retreating in dissaray with some of
their dead and wounded. However, the dogged troops of the Unit
embarked on a hot pursuit of the scampering insurgents and
exploited their withdrawal route.
During the exploitation, troops recovered 3 Boko Haram bodies (
2 of them strapped with suicide vests). Additionally, one Boko
Haram criminals’ Gun Truck, one motorcycle, one Anti-Aircraft Gun,
one PKT Gun, one Rocket Propelled Gun Tube were captured by the
troops. Other items that were equally captured by the troops
include 2 Rocket Propelled Gun bombs, 2 AK 47 Rifles, 25 Rounds of
Anti-Aircraft Gun, 723 Rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, 51
Rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, 52 Rounds of 7.62 X 54mmR (PKT)
ammunition, surgical kits, Boko Haram terrorists uniforms and warm
clothing were also captured by the gallant troops.
In a similar development, 2 female suicide bombers attempted to
infiltrate the Defence Company of 26 Task Force Brigade Garrison
location at Gwoza in Gwoza LGA of Borno State on 1 December 2019.
Consequently, the eagle eyed soldiers deployed on sentry duty
identified the criminal intruders and neutralized them before they
could detonate their suicide vests.
In yet another development, based on credible intelligence,
troops of 21 Special Armoured Brigade in conjunction with elements
of the Civilian Joint Task Force conducted a robust Clearance
Operation to suspected Boko Haram enclaves at Zua and Kotembe
Villages in Bama LGA of Borno State in the early hours of 2
December 2019. Incidentally, the cowardly remnant Boko Haram
criminals hibernating in the general area opened fire on the
advancing troops from an ineffective range and fled in disarray
towards Kerawa along the Nigeria- Cameroon boarder. Nevertheless,
the gallant troops continued with their advance and bravely
searched the area. It is gratifying to note that, 12 women and 4
children held captives by the insurgents were rescued and evacuated
to safety.
Elsewhere, other ongoing Nigerian Army Operations and Exercises
conducted across the country continue to yield positive results as
our gallant troops continue to decimate the criminal gangs and deny
them freedom of action.
Relatedly, troops of 9 Brigade Garrison on Exercise CROCODILE
SMILE IV, while acting on credible intelligence from some
law-abiding citizens, conducted a successful Cordon and Search
Operation in a resident of one notorious drug peddler in Ipaja area
of Lagos State. During the Operation, troops busted and discovered
a large underground makeshift bunker used for the storage of large
quantities of different kinds of illicit drugs.
In a related development, troops of 146 Battalion on Exercise
CROCODILE SMILE IV also neutralized one bandit while others are
believed to have escaped with various degrees of gunshot wounds
during an encounter at Lafarge Company general area in Akamkpa LGA
of Cross Rivers State. Also, troops of 16 Brigade Garrison on
Exercise CROCODILE SMILE IV arrested one armed robbery suspect and
recovered one locally fabricated pistol at Tombia Roundabout in
Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
Similarly, on 1 December 2019, acting on credible information,
troops of 343 Artillery Regiment, Quick Response Force on Operation
CROCODILE SMILE IV raided a cultists’ staging area along Ahoada
Road, Elele in Ikwerre LGA of Rivers State. After a brief gun
battle, the criminals retreated into the nearby forest. However,
the troops neutralized 2 of the cultists and recovered one AK 47
Rifle, one locally made pistol and 30 Rounds of 7.62mm Special
ammunition.
In a similar vein, troops of 8 Division Garrison while
conducting Clearance Operations, discovered a bandits’ logistics
camp at Tagimba area in Gudu LGA of Sokoto State. However, the
criminals fled the location before arrival of the unrelenting
troops. Nevertheless, the troops destroyed their Logistics and
exploited further ahead.
Also, same troops, while conducting aggressive fighting patrol
along Katsina – Gusau Road, arrested 2 suspected bandits, recovered
one AK 47 Rifle and 20 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai
commends troops for their exceptional display of patriotism,
professionalism and responsiveness. He however admonishes them to
remain resilient and continue to be steadfast in the fight against
criminal elements across the nation.
AMINU ILIYASU
Colonel
Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator