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Army Troops Kill Many Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists, Recover Weapons

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The gallant troops of Sector 2 OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE in a subsidiary operation named OPERATION KANTANA JIMLAN at about 1830hrs April 2020 in a clinically executed operation responded to a Boko Haram/ISWAP attack on Buni Gari Village in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.

During the decisive operation by the troops of Sector 2, over ten terrorists were neutralized. Several weapons were captured which include: One Gun truck, One Duska Anti Aircraft gun, Three GPMG, One PKT gun, Three AK 47 rifles, Large cache of ammunition, ammunition links and assorted types of hard drugs. Troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remain high.

According to information made available to Naija News in a statement on Saturday by Major General John Enenche, Coordinator Defence Media Operations, no loss of life or equipment was recorded on the part of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

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“During the firefight which was won by our gallant troops there was no casualty and no loss of equipment on our side. The Armed Forces of Nigeria remain resolute and highly committed to end the Boko Haram insurgency.”

He urged the public to continue to support the troops and provide useful information to aid their counter-insurgency activities.

“The general public is requested to continue to provide timely and credible information for the enhancement of our operations.”

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