The Nigerian Army working in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force(CJTF) has eliminated some suspected criminal elements in a fierce encounter at Goniri, Yobe State on 29th January, 2022.
A signed statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu indicates that the feat was achieved through the efforts of Army troops of 120 Task Force Battalion, Sector 2, Joint Task Force(JTF), North East(NE) Operation HADIN KAI(OPHK)
He said the gallant troops neutralized two Boko Haram(BH) and Islamic State West Africa Province Terrorists (ISWAP) terrorists following a ferocious battle while others bowing to troops’ superior firepower retreated in disarray.
The statement further noted that the troops recovered one AK 47 Rifle, one FN rifle and a motorcycle aside other equipment recovered by troops.
Nwachukwu also indicated that the troops in conjunction with CJTF are currently, combing the general area to track down the fleeing insurgents.
In a similar development, the Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province Terrorists in Borno State have again sufered a bloody nose as troops of Sector 3 Operation HADIN KAI deployed at Forward Operating Base Magumeri came in contact with the terrorists while on a fighting patrol around Mallumti general area on 30th January, 2022.
Nwachukwu stated that in the firefight that ensued, the dogged troops neutralized three terrorists and recovered three AK47 Rifles , one magazine, quantity 23 of 7.62mm special ammunition, one pick-up truck, two solar panels, seven mobile phones, food stuff and provisions, among others.
He however enjoined the good people of Yobe and Borno states to support the troops with actionable information on the movement of any insurgent in their localities.
