Troops foils Boko Haram attempt to retake Dikwa

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(Nigeria) Following dislodgement of Boko Haram terrorists camps in the border towns of Kumshe and Talala by joint operations of Nigerian and Cameroonian forces, the terrorists made a futile attempt on Dikwa, early on Wednesday.
Colonel Sani Usman, acting Director Army Public Relations in a statement, said “From all indications, the terrorists aimed at causing havoc at the Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, camp located at Dikwa.
“However and unknown to the fleeing Boko Haram terrorists, the Armed Forces Special Forces in blocking positions decisively dealt with the terrorists, killing many, recovered vehicle, arms and ammunitions.
“Unfortunately, we lost  a soldier and a member of the local vigilante (Civilian JTF) during the encounter, while three soldiers and four Internally Displaced Persons sustained injuries. A military vehicle was damaged by a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) suicide bomber.
“The troops recovered 26 bodies of the Boko Haram terrorists, while others escaped with gun shot wounds, destroyed  three VIED, one MBIED and two Gun trucks. 
“The gallant troops recovered one Gun truck mounted with an Anti-Aircraft Gun, one Dushka Anti-Aircraft Gun, one Browning Anti-Aircraft Gun, one Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) Tube. Others include one General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), four AK 47 Rifles, three RPG Bombs, 36 Hand Grenades, one Smoke Grenade and eight AK-47 rifles magazines. The troops also recovered 236 rounds of 12.7mm ammunitions, 396 rounds of 7.62mm ammunitions and 101 rounds of 762mm (Special), ammunitions.
“The casualties have seen been evacuated while the troops have been pursuing those terrorists that  escaped with gunshot wounds.
“It is encouraging to note that despite loss of colleague and the vigilante, the troops have maintain dominating presence in the general area and  poised to continue to clear the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists.”

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