Troops raid Boko Haram locations in Talala, Kumshe axis
(Nigeria) Nigerian troops, in line with the Chief of Army Staff’s directive to maintain the momentum on insurgents, have
carried out major operations against the Boko Haram terrorists locations in
Talala and Kumshe axis.
Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman,
in a statement on Wednesday, said “The joint operation which was carried out
with Cameroonian forces was quite successful as a number of the terrorists were
killed, some of their weapons and equipment either destroyed or captured.
“The joint operation between elements of 7 Division and the
Cameroonian forces along Banki-Kumshe axis, led to the killing of 20 Boko Haram
terrorists, destruction of four AK 47 rifles and capture of a gun truck mounted
with an Anti-Aircraft Gun (AA Gun) and two AK 47 rifles, as well as a 60mm
mortar and a Dane gun. Unfortunately, three soldiers sustained injuries and a vehicle damaged as a result of an
Improvised Explosive Device, IED.
“Troops also
encountered about 10 other IEDs along the route of advance which were
cleared. Most of the terrorists ran in disarray towards Fatake where troops on
blocking position cleared them.
“Along the Talala axis despite an IED in which one soldier
was wounded and a damaged vehicle, the operation is progressing very well. More
so as the Nigerian Air Force has been assisting with interdiction and
surveillance.
“Troops at Kodo
rescued 150 persons who were mainly children. In addition, a house with
Boko Haram terrorists’ flag at Fatake caught fire with several ammunitions explosions in which 3 Boko Haram terrorists
were killed in the house.
“It is important to state that 5 Brigade and 7 Multinational
Joint Task Force were doing very well in their respective area of operations.
This is made possible by the steady supply of needed logistics into the various
formations and units fighting the Boko Haram terrorists. The Army also launched
new mine clearing equipment, weapons and their ammunitions. It is noteworthy,
apart from being the first mine clearing machines in the inventory of the Nigerian
Army, it is one of the best in the world.
“In a related development, the Chief of Army Staff,
Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has
once again personally commended the troops for their impressive performance
thus far. He made the commendation shortly after a briefing by the Deputy
Theatre Commander and also the Land Component Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Major General LEO
Irabor and the General Officer Commanding
7 Division, Brigadier General VO Ezugwu at the Theatre Command, Operation
LAFIYA DOLE, Maiduguri.
“The Chief of Army Staff was in Maiduguri on official visit
to formations and units in the North East.
He was accompanied by the Chief of Training and Operations, Major
General Y.M. Abubakar and other senior officers from the Army Headquarters.
“It is pertinent to state that in all the formations and
units visited, troops morale remains high, focussed and determined to bring the
fight against terrorism and insurgency to a logical and successful end.”
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