20 Killed as Troops Repel Terrorists’ Attack in Monguno
No fewer than 20 Boko Haram fighters were successfully neutralized by the ground troops of Sector 3 and Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, at Monguno town, in Borno State, yesterday.
The BHTs and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, the Defence Media Operations (DMO), in a statement, said attempted to infiltrate Munguno town and launch attacks on innocent civilians.
However, Maj. Gen. John Enenche, Coordinator of the DMO, said troops repelled the attack, while also inflicting heavy casualties on the insurgents
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According to Enenche, in the DMO statement, “During the combined brave Sector 3 counter attack and precise ISR and munition delivery by the Air Task Force, 20 Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters were neutralized and 4 of their gun trucks destroyed. The troops also captured some of the terrorists and their equipment.”
He further said: “The High Command of the Armed Forces of Nigeria commends the Land component and Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE for the dexterity and professionalism exhibited during this operation. The troops are further encouraged to remain resolute and decisive in their ground and air offensives in the theatre.”
