By Dauda R. Pam, Maiduguri
Troops of the Nigerian Army have in a recent onslaught neutralised scores of Boko Haram terrorists in an ambush along Chibok /Damboa axis in Borno State.
This was contained in a press statement issued by Director Army Public Relations (DAPR), Brig-Gen. Mohammed Yerima and made available to the media in Maiduguri.
According to the DAPR, “The troops achieved the feat while acting on credible intelligence that some remnants of insurgents were fleeing due to the intensity of troops’ operations in Sambisa Forest”.
He said the gallant troops laid ambush, engaged and overwhelmed the criminals with aggressive firepower, neutralising 9 terrorists in the process while several others escaped with fatal gunshot wounds.
Items recovered by the troops included seven AK 47 Rifles and freed 3 kidnapped victims.
Similarly the Army Spokesman revealed that troops of 28 Task Force Brigade located in Askira equally laid a successful ambush along Askira – Chibok main supply route (MSR) and neutralized 39 terrorists.
“In the course of the encounter, troops successfully rescued 8 kidnapped victims from the terrorists.
“Unfortunately however, one of the kidnapped victims sustained injury in his leg while in the hands of his abductors and has since been conveyed to a military medical facility for immediate treatment.
During the operations, troops recovered another 8 AK- 47 rifles with 4 magazines, among other items”.
“The gallant troops are presently dominating the area with aggressive patrols and are equally on a trail of fleeing terrorists in order to locate and neutralise them”.
“The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru appreciated the gallantry and dexterity of the troops and urged them to remain dogged and maintain their offensive posture in all operations until the area is rid of all remnants of terrorists.
And commended members of the public for their continuous support to the troops and enjoined them to continue to provide credible information to the troops and other security agencies operating within their localities”.
