Nigerian Army Troops Eliminate More Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists In Borno, Yobe States

Troops of the Nigerian Army have carried out more successful operations against terrorists loyal to Boko Haram and the Islamic States of West Africa Province (ISWAP).

The troops of Operation Hadin Kai in two different operations, eliminated scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno and Yobe States.

Confirming the development in a statement on Monday, the Army Public Relations Officer, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu said weapons and other items were also recovered from the terrorists.

He confirmed that the operations involved the heavy exchange of gunfire between the terrorists on one side and troops assisted by the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) on the other side.

The statement reads: “Troops of 120 Task Force Battalion, Sector 2, Joint Task Force(JTF), North East(NE) Operation HADIN KAI(OPHK) in consolidating on their operational feat against Boko Haram(BH) and Islamic State West Africa Province Terrorists (ISWAP) have eliminated the criminal elements in a fierce encounter at Goniri, Yobe State on Saturday 29 January 2022.

“Troops recorded this feat in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force(CJTF).

“In a clearance operation code named “Operation DOMINANCE I, along the insurgents’ route of manouvre at Ngirbua village, the gallant troops neutralized two BH/ISWAP terrorists following a ferocious battle, while others, bowing to troops’ superior firepower retreated in disarray.

“The troops recovered one AK 47 Rifle, one FN rifle and a motorcycle. These are aside other equipment recovered by troops.

“The troops in conjunction with CJTF are currently, combing the general area to track down the fleeing insurgents.

“Meanwhile, Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province Terrorists in Borno State have again sufered a bloody nose on Sunday 30 January 2022, as troops of Sector 3 Operation HADIN KAI deployed at Forward Operating Base Magumeri came in contact with the terrorists while on a fighting patrol around Mallumti general area.

“In the firefight that ensued, the dogged troops neutralized three terrorists and recovered three AK47 Rifles , one magazine, quantity 23 of 7.62mm special ammunition, one pick-up truck, two solar panels, seven mobile phones, food stuff and provisions, among others.

“The good people of Yobe and Borno states are please enjoined to support the troops with actionable information on the movement of any insurgent in their localities.”

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