Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have killed several terrorists after heavy fighting in the early hours of Monday, in continuation of the ongoing offensive operation against Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in the North East.
The troops conducted a fighting patrol along Gulwa and Musuri in Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State, according to Army spokesman Brig General Mohammed Yerima.
“At Musuri, troops encountered elements of the terrorist group and swiftly engaged them in firefight which lasted for about 45 minutes. With superior firepower, troops ultimately dominated the area after neutralizing 41 of the terrorists.
“They also recovered sophisticated weapons and rescued 60 elderly women and children who were in the terrorists’ captivity.
“Items recovered from the obliterated fighters include; 12 AK47 rifles, 8 Fabric Nationale (FN) rifles, a motorcycle, 6 bicycles, mechanic tool boxes, a sewing machine, large quantity of batteries used for making of Improvise Explosive Devices and sex enhancement drugs amongst other things.
“Troops are in high fighting spirit and determined as ever to clear the entire region and country of vestiges of Boko Haram terrorists.
“The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru, has already congratulated the gallant troops while urging them to keep up the tempo,” Yerima said.
