The troops of Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised nine Boko Haram terrorists with many escaping with gunshot wounds after the troops foiled an attempt by the terrorists to attack the outskirt of Maiduguri, the Borno State Capital.
One Buffalo Gun Truck, three motorcycles, three Browning Machine Guns, a Rocket Propelled Gun and four AK 47 rifles, one Improvised Explosive Device, sixteen 12V batteries among other items were recovered from the terrorists in the incident that occured on Tuesday, 11 May, 2021.
According to a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, “The recovery followed a hot pursuit by the troops when the terrorists who tried to advance from Aldawari axis attempted to attack soft targets along Jiddari Polo were countered by combined troops in conjuction with the Nigerian Police, Youth Vigilante and hunters leading to terrorists withdrawal in disarray.”
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru has commended the gallantry of troops and urged them to keep up the tempo of the operation the statement further said.
The Army used the opportunity to urge members of the public to remain calm and assured them of security during the festive period and beyond.
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