Victor Akaa, Abuja
The troops of Operation TURA TAKAIBANGO, a subsidiary of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, has on Tuesday February 9, 2021 neutralised not fewer than 3 Boko Haram Terrorists, among them were the 2 most wanted top Terrorist Commanders known as “Abul-Bas and Ibn Habib in an ambush operation between Vuria and Guja settlements along road Banki Junction – Pulka axis.
Brig Gen Mohammed Yerima,Director Army Public Relations disclosed this in a statement made available to Enugu Reporters during the weekend explained that the top Commanders executed have been on the watchlist of the Army over some time. Their killing would further boosted the morale of the troops.
“The troops inflicted heavy casualty on the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) and the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) criminals.
“Among the latest exploits by the troops of Sector 1 was the ambush by troops of 121 and 151 Battalions on Tuesday, 9 February, 2021, sprang at BHTs crossing point between Vuria and Guja settlements along road Banki Junction – Pulka axis.
“During the ambush, the troops neutralized 3 BHTs among who were 2 of the most wanted Terrorist Commanders known as “Abul-Bas and Ibn Habib.” He stated.
According to him, troops also recovered 3 x GPMG, 7 x AK47 rifles, a belt of ammunition containing 446 rounds of 7.62mm, one Boxer Motorcycle and one ITEL 2160 mobile phone among others.
“Abul-Bas and Ibn Habib were among the top BHTs commanders of the Shekau faction operating in Sambisa forest and environs. The 2 BHT Commanders have been on the Intelligence watch-list for some time.”
The Army spokesperson, said “Abul-Bas was a top commander second to Abu Fatima while Ibn Habib was the BHT Commander in charge of Njimia and Parisu camps in the Sambisa Forest.”
“The neutralization of Abul-Bas and Ibn Habib by our gallant troops has inflicted a big blow on the operations of the terrorists and has further boosted the morale of own troops in the ongoing operation “TURA TAKAIBANGO.”
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Maj Gen Ibrahim Attahiru has commended the troops for this feat and other successes being recorded in the Theatre and charged them to intensify more aggressive clearance operation in order to clear the Sambisa Forest and environs of all remnant terrorists and their collaborators.
