26 Boko Haram Terrorists, One Soldier Killed following attempt on DIKWA IDP Camp.
Following the dislodgement of Boko Haram terrorist’s camps in the border towns of Kumshe and Talala by joint operations of Nigerian and Cameroonian forces, on Tuesday, the terrorists yesterday made a futile attempt on Dikwa.
Consequently, 26 bodies of Boko Haram terrorists killed by troops were recovered while a soldier and a Civilian JTF member were killed during the confrontation.
A statement signed by Col. Sani Usman said, “From all indications, the terrorist’s aim was causing havoc at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp located at Dikwa.
“However and unknown to the fleeing Boko Haram terrorists, the Armed Forces Special Forces in blocking positions decisively dealt with the terrorists; killing many, recovered vehicle, arms and ammunitions.
“Unfortunately, we lost a soldier and a member of the local vigilante (Civilian JTF) during the encounter, while 3 soldiers and 4 Internally Displaced Persons sustained injuries.
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“A military vehicle was damaged by a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) suicide bomber.
“The troops recovered 26 bodies of the Boko Haram terrorists, while others escaped with gunshot wounds, destroyed 3 VIED, 1 MBIED and 2 Gun trucks.
“The gallant troops recovered 1 Gun truck mounted with an Anti-Aircraft Gun, 1 Dushka Anti-Aircraft Gun, 1 Browning Anti-Aircraft Gun, 1 Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) Tube.
“Others include 1 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), 4 AK 47 Rifles, 3 RPG Bombs, 36 Hand Grenades, 1 Smoke Grenade and 8 AK-47 rifles magazines. The troops also recovered 236 rounds of 12.7mm ammunitions, 396 rounds of 7.62mm ammunitions and 101 rounds of 762mm (Special), ammunitions.
“The casualties have seen been evacuated while the troops have been pursuing those terrorists that escaped with gunshot wounds.
“It is encouraging to note that despite loss of colleague and the vigilante, the troops have maintain dominating presence in the general area and poised to continue to clear the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists.
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