By Olayemi Esan
Troops of Sector 3 Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai supported by the Nigerian Air Force component, have decimated several Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in an encounter at Forward Operating Base, Gajiram Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno State on Sunday.
Director, Army Public Relations, Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu made this known in a statement made available to SpyeTV.
He explained that, the vigilant troops of Sector 3 Operation Hadin Kai supported by the Nigerian Air Force component, brought devastating volume of fire on the terrorists, while attempting to infiltrate the Forward Operating Base using Gun trucks and several other weapons.
He noted that, the terrorists, having suffered several human and equipment casualties as at the time of this report, retreated in disarray.
He added that, the gallant troops, who are currently exploiting the withdrawal route of the fleeing terrorists, have so far recovered 10 AK 47 riffles, one Anti Aircraft Gun, one Shilka barrel, one 60mm Mortar tube and 61 rounds of PKT riffle ammunition amongst others.
Several charred remains of the terrorists were also uncovered along the route.
Brig Gen Nwachukwu, however, regretted the killed in action of two gallant soldiers who paid the supreme price while serving their fatherland.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya has urged the troops to aggressively maintain the momentum of the pursuit, until the remnants of the fleeing terrorists are destroyed
