Following
dislodgement of Boko Haram terrorists camps in the border towns of
Kumshe and Talala by joint operations of Nigerian and Cameroonian
forces, the terrorists made a futile attempt on Dikwa early today.
From
all indications, the terrorists aimed at causing havoc at the
Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp located at Dikwa. However and
unknown to the fleeing Boko Haram terrorists, the Armed Forces Special
Forces in blocking positions decisively dealt with the terrorists;
killing many, recovered vehicle, arms and ammunitions.
Unfortunately,
we lost a soldier and a member of the local vigilante (Civilian JTF)
during the encounter, while 3 soldiers and 4 Internally Displaced
Persons sustained injuries. A military vehicle was damaged by a Vehicle
Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) suicide bomber.
The
troops recovered 26 bodies of the Boko Haram terrorists, while others
escaped with gun shot wounds, destroyed 3 VIED, 1 MBIED and 2 Gun
trucks. The gallant troops recovered 1 Gun truck mounted with an
Anti-Aircraft Gun, 1 Dushka Anti-Aircraft Gun, 1 Browning Anti-Aircraft
Gun, 1 Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) Tube.
Others
include 1 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), 4 AK 47 Rifles, 3 RPG
Bombs, 36 Hand Grenades, 1 Smoke Grenade and 8 AK-47 rifles magazines.
The troops also recovered 236 rounds of 12.7mm ammunitions, 396 rounds
of 7.62mm ammunitions and 101 rounds of 762mm (Special), ammunitions.
The casualties have seen been evacuated while the troops have been pursuing those terrorists that escaped with gunshot wounds.
It
is encouraging to note that despite loss of colleague and the
vigilante, the troops have maintain dominating presence in the general
area and poised to continue to clear the remnants of the Boko Haram
terrorists.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations
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