Details Emerge As Troops Ambush Boko Haram Terrorists In Borno

Details Emerge As Troops Ambush Boko Haram Terrorists In Borno

The Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has effectively ambushed and incapacitated two members of the Boko Haram terrorist group in Konduga Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State…CONTINUE READING

The information about this achievement was provided in an announcement on Thursday by the army’s spokesperson, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu.

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He disclosed that the ambush took place near Kuka, a recognized crossing point for the terrorists.

Brigadier General Nwachukwu explained that the tactical positioning of the troops enabled them to engage the unsuspecting Boko Haram militants in a fierce firefight. This swift operation led to the elimination of two terrorists, causing the others to scatter in panic.

After the encounter, the soldiers secured 63 rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, an improvised explosive device (IED) shell, five Pento injections, and a sum of Nineteen Thousand, Four Hundred and Sixty Naira.

In another incident that highlights the mounting pressure on Boko Haram, a well-known member of the group surrendered to the 222 Battalion stationed at Geizuwa, also within Konduga LGA.

The surrendered militant turned in an AK47 rifle, a magazine, and 26 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition. He is currently undergoing thorough profiling, with further actions anticipated.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, commended the troops for their vigilance and praiseworthy combat determination. He encouraged them to sustain their current momentum, emphasizing the significance of entirely eradicating any remnants of terrorists and bandits within their operational area.