Army Eliminates 23 Boko Haram Terrorists

Troops of 153 Task Force Battalion in conjunction with elements of Cameroonian Defence Forces while on clearance operation on 11 June 2018, encountered Boko Haram terrorists.

At least 23 of the terrorists were neutralized and several others wounded during the encounter.

3. Items recovered include:
a. Six AK 47 rifles.
b. Two FN rifles.
c. Eight AK 47 rifle magazines.
d. 33 rounds of 7.62 mm NATO ammunition
e. One link of 7.62mm NATO.
f. Two motorcycles.

Also, troops had earlier cleared numerous villages in the Lake Chad region including Bulakeisa, Tumbuma Babba, Abbaganaram and Dan Baure, among others.

The public is advised to report any suspicious activities or movements to the law enforcement agents at all times.

In another development, troops of operation LAFIYA DOLE have been urged to be committed and steadfast during the final onslaught against Boko Haram terrorists .

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Major General Stevenson Olabanji gave the advice while addressing troops at Gubio and Damasak respectively.

He stated that the end has come for the terrorists in northern Borno state, adding that operation LAST HOLD was designed to end the activities of the insurgents in the enclaves and islands of Lake Chad region.

He further advised the troops to be courageous and discipline during the final assault on the insurgents’ enclaves.

Similarly, the GOC also visited the 2 Division Task Force Brigade of Operation LAST HOLD in Zarre where he was received by the Commander, Brigadier General Aliyu Abdullahi.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations