Troops of Operation Tura Takaraibango, a subsidiary Operation of Operation Lafya Dole in the North East neutralised 2 of Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West Africa Province criminals in their meeting point at Baiomari town in Yobe State while some escaped with wounds from gun shot.
In the incidence that occurred on the 16th of January, at about 5pm, the gallant troops of 159 Battalion and 233 Battalion acting on credible information on the movement of Boko Haram criminals to Baiomari, conducted a joint aggressive patrol in conjunction with Civilian Joint Task Force swiftly moved in and made contact with the terrorists.
Pursuit of the enemies
The troops recovered 1 x AK 47 Rifles, and 1 AK 47 Rifle Top Cover. The statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yarima said the gallant troops were in pursuit of the enemies and has continued to dominate the general area.
The continuous successes recorded by the gallant troops of Operation Tura Takaraibango against the Boko Haram main hideouts where they carry out their evil acts against civilian targets was an indication of their capitulation and the end of all criminal elements within the North East Region.
The statement further said the troops of Operation Tura Takaraibango were highly commended for their dedication and dexterity in flushing out remnants of the terrorists from their hideouts. They were also encouraged to continue on the path of the successes so far recorded.
The army assured the entire populace of the North East region of the Nigerian Army’s renewed vigour and zeal to crush the remnants of Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West Africa Province criminals from their enclaves in the zone.
Lateefah Ibrahim
