In continuation of ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the North East, troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), conducted a successful fighting patrol, in response to credible intelligence, on the movement of Boko Haram terrorists around Goni Dunari in Magumeri LGA of Borno State.
The terrorists, reportedly moving in two vehicles alongside 24 foot fighters, were observed setting houses ablaze and terrorising locals.
A statement by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel
Sani Uba said the troops swiftly launched an aggressive fighting patrol to intercept the threat.
He said after about 4 hours of tactical pursuit, the troops established contact with the fleeing terrorists and a frontal attack was immediately launched with a heavy barrage of fire, resulting in the neutralisation of 5 terrorists, while the remaining 19 dispersed in disarray.
According to Col. Uba, some of the terrorists were wounded as blood trails were observed at the contact scene.
Items recovered from the engagement include 1 AK-47 rifle, 5 Magazines, 31 pieces of 7.62 mm rounds of ammunition, 1 Itel mobile phone and 1 dagger.
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The military spokesman also said no casualties or equipment losses were recorded by OPHK troops during the operation.
The statement also revealed that in a similar development
along the Gajiram – Bolori – Mile 40 – Gajiganna axis, troops mounted on motorcycles, engaged Boko Haram fighters near Zundur village.
During the firefight, 4 terrorists were neutralized, while others dispersed into surrounding bush.
Troops also successfully rescued one Modu Kinnami, (55 years old) and one Bukar, (57 years old), both from Guzamala, along with a sack containing seven hundred and fifty thousand naira.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Boko Haram fighters had demanded a ransom of two million naira and 2 new Tecno button phones for the release of the captives brother.
Troops recovered 1 blue pickup vehicle, 2 New Tecno button phones, 1 Jerrycan containing 30 litres of Premium Motor Spirit and a total sum of four million, three hundred and fifty-five thousand naira.
(Editor: Okechukwu Eze)
