An attempt by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists to infiltrate Forward Operating Base, Gajiram Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno State on Sunday has been foiled by Land and Air Components troops of Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI.
A statement issued by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu revealed that several members of the terror groups were killed in the failed attack on the base.
Weapons recovered from the terrorists include 10 AK 47 rifles, one Anti Aircraft Gun, one Shilka barrel, one 60mm Mortar tube, and 61 rounds of PKT rifle ammunition amongst others
According to the statement, “The vigilant troops of Sector 3 Operation HADIN KAI supported by the Nigerian Air Force component, brought the devastating volume of fire on the terrorists while attempting to infiltrate the Forward Operating Base using Gun trucks and several other weapons. The terrorists, having suffered several human and equipment casualties at the time of this report, retreated in disarray.
“The gallant troops, who are currently exploiting the withdrawal route of the fleeing terrorists, have so far recovered 10 AK 47 rifles, one Anti Aircraft Gun, one Shilka barrel, one 60mm Mortar tube and 61 rounds of PKT rifle ammunition amongst others. Several charred remains of the terrorists were also uncovered along the route.
Sadly, two gallant soldiers paid the supreme price during the encounter.
“The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya has urged the troops to aggressively maintain the momentum of the pursuit, until the remnants of the fleeing terrorists are destroyed.”
