More Boko Haram/ISWAP Elements Neutralised In Borno

Nigerian troops have recorded another success in the war against insurgency in Borno state, Northeast region of the country after neutralising some Boko Haram/ISWAP elements.

The operation by the Nigerian troops was carried out at Gajigana in Nganzai local government area of Borno state.

Some items were recovered after the operation.

Presented below is the Press Statement issued by the Defence Headquarters Nigeria on its Twitter handle, @DefenceInfoNG on Tuesday, May 19:

TROOPS OF OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE NEUTRALIZES SEVERAL BOKO HARAM/ISWAP TERRORISTS, DESTROY GUN TRUCKS AND RECOVERED WEAPONS AT GAJIGANA IN NGANZAI LGA OF BORNO STATE

Troops of 212 Bn, Sector 1 Operation LAFIYA DOLE on 17 May 2020 successfully repelled BHT/ISWAP attack and killed several terrorists, recovered arms and ammunition at Gajigana in Nganzai LGA of Borno State. The unit had earlier received credible intelligence report on BHT convergence and advancement to attack troops’ location at Gajigana from Goni Usmanti Villagin Nganzai Local Government Area.

In response to the terrorists attack on ground troops, the Air Task Force, scrambled its Attack Aircraft and Helicopter Gunships to provide Close Air Support and engaged the BHT in exchange of fire with troops.

Further exploitation by 7 Div Gar discovered One(1) destroyed gun truck and Two(2) abandoned gun trucks at Mitturu Village. Items recovered include; 2 AK-47 riffles, 3 magazines, 36 rounds of 7.62 millimeter special ammunition, two 36 hand grenades and one LG3 bombs.

The Military High Command congratulates the troops on their gallantry and professionalism. The Armed Forces of Nigeria will remain resolute and continue to sustain the offensive against the enemies of our great Nation.

We shall not relent until peace and normalcy are restored not only in the North East but also in every other troubled region of our beloved Country.

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