6 B/Haram Insurgents Decimated in Troops’ Ambush Operation
Troops of Army Super Camp 6 Konduga, Borno State, in conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force, have conducted a deliberate ambush operation against BH/ISWAP Terrorists at Lawanti River line, and neutralized six of them.
It was gathered that the insurgents who survived the troops’ offensive fled with gunshot wounds.
The Defence Media Operations (DMO) said the ambush was in continuation of the aggressive clearance operations across the North East.
According to its Coordinator, Maj. Gen. John Enenche, in a statement, “Resulting from sustained artillery bombardments and ground assaults against BH/ISWAP Terrorists hideouts, more are surrendering to troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE.”
He said the trio of Mohammed Babagana, Modu Jugudun and Alhaji Usman, on 2 June 2020, surrendered to troops of Delta Company at Strong Response Area Pulka in Gwoza LGA of Borno State.
“The three of them confessed to having escaped from their Boko Haram Camp in Dabulari Village, Bama LGA of Borno State after a heavy artillery bombardment of the Camp by troops that led to the death of many of their erstwhile colleagues. During interrogation, they confessed regretting their actions and called on their former colleagues to give up the struggle and save themselves from unprofitable death,” he added.
The DMO, through its Coordinator, further disclosed that the combined troops of 19 Brigade and 401 Special Forces Brigade conducted a robust clearance operation at Doron Naira and Magaji, on 2 June 2020.
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In the statement issued by Maj. Gen. Enenche, the DMO said: “In Doran Naira, troops recovered one 120mm Mortar base plate, one religious book, metal links for-Aircraft ammunition and a roll of copper wire abandoned by the Boko Haram criminals before the arrival of the own troops.
“Also, at Daban Magaji, troops had an encounter with some Boko Haram Terrorists hibernating in the area. The valiant troops, through superior fire neutralized 9 of them. Additionally, the troops destroyed one Boko Haram Gun Truck as well as captured one Anti-Aircraft Gun, 2 AK 47 Rifles, and a large cache of Anti-Aircraft ammunition.
“However, one officer paid the supreme price while one soldier was wounded in action. The soldier wounded in action is currently receiving treatment in our military medical facility.
“Similarly, on 1 June 2020, troops of 144 Battalion deployed in Madagali, Adamawa State briskly cleared BHT Staging Area and Crossing Points at Lemu, Gajinji and Tsakiraku. During the encounter at Gajinji, troops neutralized one terrorist and arrested 2 adult females namely: Aishatu Manye and Kelune Mate identified to be the local BHT commander’s wives.
“In the North West Region, on 3 June 2020, troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH acting on credible information raided a bandits’ Camp at Kurmin Dande in Chikun LGA of Kaduna State. During the operation, troops made contact and neutralized 2 of the bandits while others escaped with gunshot wounds.
“The troops recovered 2 Dane guns, 2 motorcycles, one locally fabricated short gun, 4 cutlasses, 3 cell phones, 2 small solar panels and some clothing items before destroying their camp.”
