Troops Kill 21 Insurgents, Recover Weapons In Yobe

*Recover Gun Truck

Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) currently conducting
Operation Tura Takaibango inflicted heavy casualty on Boko
Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) Terrorists in
Geidam the Headquarters of Geidam LGA of Yobe State.

Mohammed Yerima, army spokesman, disclosed this in a statement
on Saturday.

He said the insurgents had destroyed some communication masts
and looted some shops in the area, before the troops engaged
them.

“The terrorist attacked the strategic border town 23 April 2021
destroying three communications masts and looting some shops in the
process. However, troops stationed at the town supported by the Air
Component of OPLD mounted a hot pursuit and closed up with the
terrorists killing 21 of them in the process.

“The gallant troops successfully recovered a gun truck with an
anti aircraft gun mounted on it, eight AK 47 rifles with ten
magazines as well as two Rocket Propelled Grenade Bombs and five
chargers. Other items recovered are; over a thousand rounds of
different calibres of ammunition, one Commando Mortar Tube, 3 IED
blasting devices, tool boxes, communication radios and cell phones
among several other items of value.

“The troops are still combing the area for possible discoveries
as most of the terrorists escaped with various degrees of injuries
from the resultant encounter. The only setbacks on the side of the
troops were the injuries sustained by 3 soldiers who were in stable
conditions and receiving medical attention in a military
facility.

“The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Ibrahim
Attahiru congratulated the Theatre Commander and troops of OPLD
including the Air Component for this great achievement. The COAS
restated the commitment of the Nigerian Army under his leadership
to ending terrorism and all violent crimes in the North East and
other parts of the country. He further enjoined the troops to
sustain the ongoing offensive under Operation Tura Takaibango until
this noble goal is attained.

*Recover Gun Truck

Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) currently conducting
Operation Tura Takaibango inflicted heavy casualty on Boko
Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) Terrorists in
Geidam the Headquarters of Geidam LGA of Yobe State.

Mohammed Yerima, army spokesman, disclosed this in a statement
on Saturday.

He said the insurgents had destroyed some communication masts
and looted some shops in the area, before the troops engaged
them.

“The terrorist attacked the strategic border town 23 April 2021
destroying three communications masts and looting some shops in the
process. However, troops stationed at the town supported by the Air
Component of OPLD mounted a hot pursuit and closed up with the
terrorists killing 21 of them in the process.

“The gallant troops successfully recovered a gun truck with an
anti aircraft gun mounted on it, eight AK 47 rifles with ten
magazines as well as two Rocket Propelled Grenade Bombs and five
chargers. Other items recovered are; over a thousand rounds of
different calibres of ammunition, one Commando Mortar Tube, 3 IED
blasting devices, tool boxes, communication radios and cell phones
among several other items of value.

“The troops are still combing the area for possible discoveries
as most of the terrorists escaped with various degrees of injuries
from the resultant encounter. The only setbacks on the side of the
troops were the injuries sustained by 3 soldiers who were in stable
conditions and receiving medical attention in a military
facility.

“The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Ibrahim
Attahiru congratulated the Theatre Commander and troops of OPLD
including the Air Component for this great achievement. The COAS
restated the commitment of the Nigerian Army under his leadership
to ending terrorism and all violent crimes in the North East and
other parts of the country. He further enjoined the troops to
sustain the ongoing offensive under Operation Tura Takaibango until
this noble goal is attained.