WorldStage Newsonline– Troops of operation Lafiya Dole has killed 20 Boko Haram terrorist, captured 6 AK 47 Rifles, 520 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and five 36 hand grenades.
In a statement on Monday, Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters, John Enenche said the troops of 130 Battalion with the support of Army Super Camp Baga, had a fierce encounter at the north west of Baga town with BHT/ISWAP Criminals on the 17th of May 2020
He said, “The criminals armed with mortars, rocket propelled grenades and small arms were heading to attack villages surrounding Baga, when the troops attacked their convoy with overwhelming fire power killing 20 BHT/ISWAP criminals, captured six AK 47 Rifles, 520 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and five 36 hand grenades.
“However, 9 of our gallant soldiers were wounded in action with no loss of life. They were evacuated to Sector 3 hospital for treatment.”
The Chief of Army Staff commended the gallant troops for their professionalism and directed them to remain resolute towards eradicating the criminals from the North East.
