By Olayemi Esan
The Nigerian Military have recorded another success as they renewed vigor and resilience in the conduct of the ongoing clearance operations to flush out the remnants of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists around the fringes of Lake Chad region.
Chief of Military Public Information, Colonel Muhammad Dole in a statement on Sunday disclosed that the troops of MNJTF Sector 3 Monguno have conducting routine patrols along Gajiram general areas, suddenly came under attack by BHT/ISWAP terrorists at Gambari axis.
He said, the ambush was successfully repelled and the troops charged through.
"During the encounter, Four insurgents were neutralised while many fled with multiple gun shots wounds".
Dole noted that, unfortunately, one soilder sustained injury, and he is receiving treatment at military medical facility.
He listed the items recovered, which are, three AK 47 rifles, ten 7.62mm special rounds, one 36 HG, one Magazine Carrier.
Others are, assorted drugs, one Hair comb, one car charger, two touch light, one Techno phone set and a bag of beans
SpyeTV reports that, during his recent familiarisation/operational visits to sectors levels, the Force Commander MNJTF Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim charged the troops to maintain the tempo and adopt aggressive posture in dealing with insurgents, in order to deny them freedom of action.
The FC commended the troops and reiterated his earlier commitment to providing necessary support to defeat the remaining criminals across the region.
