WorldStage Newsonline– The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, said it has neutralized uncomfirmed number of Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) and destroyed two of their gun trucks on the outskirts of Dapchi Town in Yobe State.
In a statement on Tuesday by the Coordinator Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche in Abuja, the air operation was conducted following reports that BHT/ISWAP terrorists, in about five vehicles, had launched an attack on the Town.
“A Helicopter Gunship was scrambled to engage the terrorists and scored direct hits on their vehicles, destroying two of them and killing the occupants,” the statement said.
The Chief of the Air Staff commended the Air Task Force for their professionalism and directed them to remain resolute towards eradicating the the terrorists from the North East.
In other development, the Troops of 212 Bn, Sector 1 Operation LAFIYA DOLE on 17 May 2020 were said to have 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 Village in Nganzai Local Government Area,” the statement said.
” 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.”
