Nigerian Army Troops of the newly reinvigorated Operation Hadin Kai, have successfully thwarted Boko Haram terrorists' attempt to infiltrate Rann Town, the capital of Kala Balge LGA of Borno State on 1 May 2021.
Army spokesman, Brig. Gen Mohammed Yerima said in a press release issued on Monday and made available to Defence Correspondent in Abuja.
According to the spokesman, terrorists in their numbers attempted to disrupt the peace that has been enjoyed by the border town but were met with stiff resistance as the troops in the area took them on a fierce firefight which lasted about an hour.
He added that the terrorists withdrew in disarray with a large number of them suffering fatal injuries leaving behind several weapons and ammunition including anti-aircraft gun barrel, AK 47 rifle, handheld communication radio and different calibres of ammunition.
In a meantime, another band of Boko Haram Terrorists on a criminal mission on 2 May 2021 attacked Ajiri town of Konduga LGA of Borno State.
According to Yerima, the terrorists had reached the part of the town initially burnt 9 houses and killed some innocent residents before they were engaged by the troops deployed in the area.
"The retreating terrorists went away with various degrees of gunshot injuries while the gallant troops are on their chase. Unfortunately, however, 2 personnel paid the supreme price in the resulting encounter", he added.
The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru, therefore, commended the troops for their resilience and determination to keep their areas free of terrorist activities. He further charged them to sustain the renewed vigour in discharging their duties.
