According to a report by Major General Lucky
Irabor, the deputy theatre commander of Operation
Lafiya Dole, the army says 70 insurgents and four
officers have been killed in different encounters.
In the military’s update on successes recorded in
operation Lafiya Dole, the army said on Sunday,
January 17, the troops conducted a clearance
operation at Shentimari general area and cleared
Boko Haram enclaves and recovered 78 rounds of
7.62mm ammunition.
Similarly, on Monday, January 18, at Chukun Gudu,
troops encountered and destroyed terrorist camps
in Jillam, Bula Butube general areas. During an
exchange of fire, 10 terrorists were killed, 2 AK47
Rifles, 2 AK47 magazines, 2 solar panels and 2
GSM handsets were recovered, while 1 Isuzu
vehicle was destroyed.
The statement further reveals that on Wednesday,
January 20, troops cleared terrorist camps/enclaves
at Ngwalimiri and Gazama in Damboa local
government area. While conducting operations in
Mufurundi village along Damboa-Bale road, the
army intercepted 10 Boko Haram suspects from
Bego, Mesemarri and Bale villages carrying bags
containing food condiments, soaps, and other
items. The suspects are reportedly undergoing
interrogation.
The troops also had an encounter with terrorists
during an advance from Wajirok to Ajigin. During
the encounter, three of the terrorists were killed.
The statement further said: “In another
development, one of our units located in old Marte
repelled an attacked by BHT and in the process,
killed 21 terrorists, while 3 soldiers were wounded
during the encounter. One Anti Air Gun, 10 AK47
rifles,1 FN rifle,7 x 60mm MOR bombs, qty 342
rounds of 12.7mm, Qty 507 rounds of 7.62mm
ammunitions, 1 Toyota Hilux, 1 Land Cruiser vehicle,
1 IED with charger were captured from the terrorists.
“In a related development, troops took custody of 3
suspected BHT who voluntarily surrendered
themselves to Damboa Vigilante Group at Kaya
village. During interrogation, they claimed to have
been forced to join the BHT Group and also
participated in the Group’s previous attacks at Askira
and other locations. As about 1719hrs yesterday, 21
January 2016, ahead of Cashew plantation near
Maiduguri, an unknown civilian tried to gain access
into the village but was confronted by a civilian JTF.
In the process of the ensuing interrogation, he
stabbed a member of civilian JTF to death but was
shot by another Civilian JTF.
“In continuation of the ongoing operation, troops
advancing to clear Dure village, came under BHT
ambush at Rugga Fulani but were cleared. During the
encounter, 8 BHTs were killed, 2 AK47 rifles,2 locally
made Dane Guns, 3 AK47 Magazined with 38 rounds
of ammunition were recovered. Similarly, a unit of
troops cleared BHT hideouts in Wala, Tirkopytir, and
Durubajuwe villages. During the operation, troops
recovered 1 rusty GPMG barrel, 1 grinding machine
and 1 locally made Dane gun.
“Equally, troops conducted a fighting patrol in Afe,
Kudiye, Souma, Dika, Mijigeta and Mida. During the
operation, the team made contact with BHT at Kudiye,
Mijigete and 20 BHT were killed, while 3 rifles, 41
motorcycles were destroyed, and 370 hostages
rescued and brought to IDP camp at Dikwa. Also,
around Huyum, Jeje and Diba villages. The terrorists
sighting own troops, abandoned their families behind
which include 5 women, 12 children. However, own
troops killed 4 of the BHTs. The women are currently
undergoing interrogation.”
The army report further stated that on Friday,
January 22, three suicide bombers attempted to
infiltrate into Maiduguri a kilometre ahead of Mafa
roadblock. The troops in the area shot one dead,
while the other detonated a bomb and in the
process killed the third suicide bomber.
In his communique, Major General Hassan Umaru
commended the efforts of the troops and renewed
calls for the troops and the public to be more
vigilant and security conscious at all times,
particularly at check points, markets, worship
centres, motor parks and schools.
He equally appreciated the support from the public
in rendering useful information on the activities of
the terrorists. He said the public would be kept
informed of the situation as the need arises.
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