By Olayemi Esan
The troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force North
East Operation Hadin Kai on Wednesday foiled an attempted attack by Boko
Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province terrorists, prowling
for logistics replenishment on Babangida town in Yobe State.
Director,
Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu in a statement said,
the criminals made a futile effort to infiltrate the town but were met
with a fierce counter attack from the vigilant troops, forcing them to
retreat in disarray.
He said, in the counter attack, the gallant
troops captured one gun truck, one Dushka Anti-Aircraft Gun, two AK 47
rifles, and unprimed Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) from the fleeing
terrorists.
He noted that further exploitation by the troops is still ongoing.
He
said the resolute troops have been commended by the Chief of Army
Staff, Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya for their vigilance and swiftness in
countering the attack.
"He also encouraged them to remain focused and
avoid any form of distraction from the terrorists, who are desperate to
make face saving moves, having suffered enormous depletion in their
ranks.
"Law-abiding people of Yobe State and North East in general,
are assured of the Chief of Army Staff's determination to finally rout
the Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists from their
hideouts," he said.
He also asked Soldiers to give credible
information and advice on necessary measures that would enhance the
speedy execution of ongoing Counter Insurgency operations in the region