20 Boko Haram and Islamic State of West African Province, (ISWAP) terrorists have died at the north west of Baga town in Borno after a face-off with the Nigerian Army troops.
The Coordinator of Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja.
Enenche said the troops of 130 Battalion with the support of the Army Super Camp, Baga, recorded the success in a decisive intercept offensive operation. He disclosed that the terrorists, who were armed with mortars, rocket propelled grenades and small arms were heading to attack villages surrounding Baga when the troops attacked their convoy with overwhelming fire power.
The troops captured six AK 47 Rifles, 520 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and five 36 hand grenades. “However, nine of the gallant soldiers were wounded in action with no loss of life. “The wounded have been taken to the hospital for treatment. “
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, have however commended the gallant troops for their professionalism asking them to remain resolute toward eradicating criminals from the North East.
