The troops of 28 Task Force Brigade, Sector 1, Operation LAFIYA DOLE deployed in Chibok have neutralised nine boko haram terrorists in an ambush along Chibok – Damboa axis of Borno state while several others escaped with fatal gunshot wounds.
The troops also recovered 7 AK 47 Rifles and freed 3 kidnapped victims.
A statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima said in another encounter, troops of 28 Task Force Brigade located in Askira equally laid a successful ambush along Askira – Chibok Main Supply Route and neutralised 39 terrorists.
In the course of the encounter, troops successfully rescued 8 kidnapped victims from the terrorists, with one of the kidnapped victims sustaining injury to his leg in the hands of his abductors.
The statement further said the injured person has since been conveyed to a military medical facility for immediate treatment. The troops also recovered another 8 AK 47 Rifles with 4 magazines, among other items.
It said the troops achieved the feat while acting on credible intelligence that some remnants of insurgents were fleeing due to the intensity of troops’ operations in Sambisa Forest.
“The gallant troops laid ambush, engaged and overwhelmed the criminals with aggressive firepower, neutralising 9 terrorists in the process while several others escaped with fatal gunshot wounds,” the statement read.
According to the statement, the gallant troops are presently dominating the area with aggressive patrols and are equally on a trail of fleeing terrorists in order to locate and neutralise them.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru appreciated the gallantry and dexterity of the troops and urged them to remain dogged and maintain their offensive posture in all operations until the area is rid of all remnants of terrorists.
He equally appreciated members of the public for their continuous support to the troops and enjoined them to continue to provide credible information to the troops and other security agencies operating within their localities.
Confidence Okwuchi
