By Victor Akaa, Abuja.
The Military High Command says, the gallant troops of Operation Tura Takaibango had on 20th January 2021 at about 835hour engaged with the marauding Boko Haram criminals after the troops identified and encycled some terrorists’ enclaves at Abbagajiri in Damboa LGA of Borno State.
During the encounter, the gallant troops eliminated about 5 terrorists as many were considered to have escaped with various degrees of gunshot wounds,says Brig. Gen. Bernard Onyeuko.
Gen. Onyeuko, Acting Director Defence Media Operations (DMO), in a statement relayed to Enugu Reporters said,troops during the encounter, recovered dangerous firearms as well as other items from the criminals including Pulemyot Kalashnikova Tankovyy(PKT) Gun,AK -47 rifles, Improvised Explosive Devices,food stuffs ,amongst others.
“The troops of 402 Special Forces Task Force Brigade led by the Commander engaged them with superior fire power resulting in high casualty on the terrorists.
“In the aftermath of the decisive encounter, 5 Boko Haram Terrorists were neutralized while few others are believed to have escaped with gunshot wounds.
“Equipment captured from the criminals include; one Pulemyot Kalashnikova Tankovyy(PKT) Gun, 3 AK 47 Rifles, 4 extra AK 47 Rifle magazines and a Vulcanizing Machine.
“Other items captured and destroyed includes food stuffs, some Improvised Explosive Device (IED) making materials including the criminals’ hideouts and clothing among others.”
The Acting Director noted that the renewed onslaught against the remnants of Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West Africa Province criminals by the dogged troops of Operation Tura Takaibango is indicative of the end of all criminal elements within the North East.
The statement further commended the troops for their dedication and determination in flushing out remnants of the terrorists from their hideouts.
