The Nigerian military says its troops belonging to Sector 2 Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI have dealt decisively with Boko Haram(BH) and Islamic State West Africa Province(ISWAP) terrorists, who made attempt to infiltrate the ancient town of Biu, Borno State.
A Statement by the spokesperson brigadier general Onyema Nwachukwu says The criminal elements met their Waterloo when the troops of 231 Battalion and 331 Artillery Regiment swiftly routed them in a failed incursion at Maina Hari village in Biu on Saturday15 January 2022.
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In the intense battle, troops unleashed superior fire power on the terrorists, Killing five BH/ISWAP terrorists, compelling others to withdraw in disarray..
The statement also said gallant troops also captured from the terrorists, one gun truck, one Deshka M Anti Aircraft Gun, one HK 21 Machine Gun, one Rocket Propelled Grenade Bomb, 137 rounds of 12.7mm Anti-Aircraft Rounds amongst others. Troops are currently in pursuit of the fleeing terrorists.
A few days ago, fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa, ISAWP attacked The Army Insititute in Biu, Bornor state located in the home town of former Chief of Army Staff, General Buratai kiling two civilians.
The fighters were seen in a video released by ISWAP attacking the educational institution and burning some militaru trucks stationed in its front.
