ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE Task Force Battle Group and Multinational Joint Task Force currently harbouring in Abadam village dealt decisively with elements of Boko Haram that attempted to attack on their location. The attack which was launched by the terrorist group at about 6:30 am on Thursday and it lasted for about two hours.
During the fierce battle, the troops killed 15 of the insurgents, with many escaping with gunshot wounds.
However, according to a statement by Col. Sani Usman, acting director of public relations, Nigerian Army, two soldiers died in action while four others were wounded in the battle. The bodies of our late colleagues and the wounded have since been evacuated.
The troops recovered weapons and ammunition from the insurgents. These includeone gun truck, one 60mm Mortar tube, 7 60mm Mortar bomb, a General Purpose Machine (GPMG), three damaged AK 47 Rifle, four Bandoliers of Anti-Aircraft rounds of ammunition.
Usman said the troops have continued mop up and clearance operations of the remnants of the terrorists. They have also intensified vigilance and high level of alertness.