Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE last month killed 75 suspected Boko Haram Terrorists / Islamic State West Africa Province and rescued 35 hostages, the Nigerian military said Sunday morning.
Regrettably, an officer paid the supreme price while a soldier was wounded in action and evacuated to a military medical facility for treatment.Among the seized weapons were Anti-Aircraft Gun, 13 AK47 rifles, one sniper rifle, 21 locally made guns, two dane guns and one Rocket Propelled Gun . Others include three Hand Grenades, five RPG bombs, 205 rounds of Anti-Aircraft ammunition, 1018 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and two BTH flags.
He said some BHT/ISWAP fighters surrendered following the sustained onslaught against the criminals and heavy casualty on their side.Enenche said the troops captured four suspects including two women who were later identified as Aishatu Manye and Kelune Mate, both wives of an alleged local Boko Haram commander at Gajingi in Madagali LGA of Adamawa State.
“The period under review also witnessed four surrenders by Boko Haram criminals. The trio of Mohammed Babagana, Modu Jugudun and Alhaji Usman surrendered to troops of Delta Company at Strong Response Area Pulka in Gwoza LGA of Borno State while one Mustapha Kori surrendered to troops of Army Super Camp 11 Gamboru in Ngala LGA of Borno State.
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