*Kill 5, capture equipment in Yobe, Borno States

By Ada Okafor

Troops of 120 Task Force Battalion, Sector 2, Joint Task Force(JTF), North East (NE) Operation Had8n Kai (OPHK) in consolidating on their operational feat against Boko Haram(BH) and Islamic State West Africa Province Terrorists (ISWAP) have eliminated some of them in a fierce encounter at Goniri, Yobe State last Saturday.

Troops recorded this feat in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).

According to Brig-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, Director, Army Public Relations, the terrorists were routed during a clearance operation code named “Operation Dominance I”, along the insurgents’ route at Ngirbua village.

He stated that “the troops neutralized two BH/ISWAP terrorists following a ferocious battle, while others, bowing to troops’ superior firepower retreated in disarray.

“The troops recovered one AK 47 Rifle, one FN rifle and a motorcycle. These are aside other equipment recovered by troops.

“The troops in conjunction with CJTF are currently, combing the general area to track down the fleeing insurgents”.

He added that “BH/ISWAP terrorists in Borno State have again suffered a bloody nose on Sunday 30 January 2022, as troops of Sector 3 Operation HADIN KAI deployed at Forward Operating Base Magumeri came in contact with the terrorists while on a fighting patrol around Mallumti general area.

“In the firefight that ensued, the troops neutralized three terrorists and recovered three AK47 Rifles, one magazine, 23 number 7.62mm special ammunition, one pick-up truck, two solar panels, seven mobile phones, food stuff and provisions, among others”.

He enjoined Yobe and Borno states people to please continue to support the troops with actionable information on the movement of any insurgent in their localities.