The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation FIRE BALL have continued to exhibit tactical superiority against remnants of Boko Haram and Islamic State’s West Africa Province criminals within the Theatre of operation.
Sequel to this, following actionable intelligence on Boko Haram criminals activities, troops of 222 Battalion in conjunction with elements of Borno State Civilian Joint Task Force conducted an aggressive fighting patrol to the general area of Margumari village, on 6 December 2020.
A signed statement by the Acting Director Defence Media Operations, Brigadier General, Bernard Onyeuko made available to Channel Network Afrique, indicates that the highly motivated troops made contact and immediately engaged some marauding Boko Haram criminals lurking in the area.
During the brief but decisive encounter, 4 Boko Haram criminals were neutralized while one FN Rifle, one AK 47 Rifle, 2 FN Rifle magazines and 4 AK 47 Rifle magazines, 29 Rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, 39 Rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, 2 Motorcycles, Motorcycle repair tools and one Tecno phone were captured from the fleeing criminals.
Furthermore, troops of 144 Battalion also conducted a robust clearance patrol to Yafa, Kirchinga and Shuwarin general areas, on 5 December 2020,where they made contact and engaged criminals at Yafa.
“In the ensuing gun battle, one Boko Haram criminal was neutralized while several others are believed to have escaped with gunshot wounds”. Onyeuko added
While commending the troops of Operation FIRE BALL under Operation LAFIYA DOLE for their continued dedication and determination in flushing the remnants of the terrorists in their hideouts, they were also encouraged not to relent but build on the successes recorded so far.
The military high command however assured the general public particularly in the North East region of the armed forces determination to finally rout the remnants of Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West Africa Province criminals from their enclaves in this zone
