Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole deployed in Forward Operational Base (FOB) along Mairari in Monguno have neutralized 16 Boko Haram insurgents in an encounter that occurred at about 6.50 pm on Friday 27 July 2018, in Mairari, a village located in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno state.
The insurgents in three vehicles, including gun trucks had infiltrated and attacked the community, when troops at the FOB were alerted by locals.
The troops supported by the Air Task Force swiftly responded to the attack killing 16 insurgents and capturing 2 Gun trucks abandoned by the insurgents, as they tried escaping , having been overwhelmed by the superior fire power from the troops.
A statement by Col Onyeama Nwachukwu, Deputy Director, Army Public Relations said in a statement,
“The gallant troops also recovered 163 Rounds of Anti-Aircraft Gun Ammunition during the fierce encounter.
“During the fire fight, 4 civilians and a soldier unfortunately, sustained varying degrees of injury and have been promptly evacuated to a Military Hospital, where they currently receiving medical attention.
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“The FOB has been further reinforced with additional troops, while fighting patrols are on the trail of the insurgents who fled the attack.
“Normalcy has been restored and the people of Mongonu Local Government Area are enjoined to remain vigilant and report any suspicious person(s) or activities as they go about their normal business.
Meanwhile, troops of 22 Brigade deployed in Operation Lafiya Dole on Friday successfully repelled another Boko Haram terrorists attack on Dikwa, Borno State.
“The terrorists attempted to infiltrate into Dikwa through the Eastern flank of the town but were intercepted by the troops on duty.
“Some of the Boko Haram terrorists escape with gunshot wounds following a superior fire power of the troops during the encounter.
“Effort is being intensified by the troops to get other fleeing members of terrorists group.
“Also, no casualty was recorded by the troops during the encounter.
Confirming the incident, the Commander 22 Brigade Brigadier General John Ochai assured the residents of their safety.
He advised every law abiding citizens to go about their businesses as the Nigerian Army is on top of the situation.
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