In line with the Chief of Army Staff’s directive for troops to
maintain the momentum, troops of 7 Division on Tuesday carried out major
operations against the Boko Haram terrorist’s locations in Talala and Kumshe
axis.
The joint operation, which was carried out with Cameroonian
forces, was successful as a number of the terrorists were killed, some of their
weapons and equipment either destroyed or captured.
The raid led to the killing of 20 Boko Haram terrorists, destruction
of 4 AK 47 rifles and capture of a gun truck mounted with an Anti-Aircraft Gun
(AA Gun) and 2 AK 47 rifles, as well as a 60mm mortar and a Dane gun.
Three soldiers sustained injuries and a vehicle damaged as a
result of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
Troops also encountered about 10 other IEDs along the route, which
were cleared. Most of the terrorists ran in disarray towards Fatake where
troops on blocking position cleared them.
The operation is continuing with the assistance of the Nigerian
Air Force with interdiction and surveillance. Troops at Kodo rescued 150
persons who were mainly children.
In addition, a house with Boko Haram terrorists’ flag at Fatake
caught fire with several ammunitions, and explosions in which 3 Boko Haram
terrorists were killed in the house.
Nigerian Army also confirmed steady supply of needed logistics
into the various formations and units fighting the Boko Haram terrorists. Also
in use are new mine clearing equipment, weapons and their ammunitions.
Meanwhile, Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu
Buratai, has once again personally commended the troops for their impressive
performance thus far.
He made the commendation shortly after a briefing by the Deputy
Theatre Commander and also the Land Component Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE,
Major General LEO Irabor and the General Officer Commanding 7 Division,
Brigadier General VO Ezugwu at the Theatre Command, Operation LAFIYA DOLE,
Maiduguri.
The Chief of Army Staff was in Maiduguri on official visit to
formations and units in the North East.
He was accompanied by the Chief of Training and Operations,
Major General YM Abubakar and other senior officers from the Army Headquarters.