The Nigerian army has reported that 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 on
Wednesday, February 24.

According to a statement by army spokesman, Colonel Sani
Kukasheka Usman, the terrorists tried causing havoc at the
Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp located at Dikwa.
However, unknown to the fleeing Boko Haram terrorists, the
armed forces special forces in blocking positions decisively
dealt with the terrorists; killing many, recovering vehicle, arms
and ammunition.

A soldier and a member of the local vigilante (Civilian JTF)
were reportedly killed during the encounter, while 3 soldiers
and 4 Internally Displaced Persons sustained injuries.



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Col Usman further disclosed in his statement that 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),
ammunition,” the statement read in parts.

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The army spokesman reports that 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,” Col Usman noted.


https://www.naij.com/742739-just-in-army-thwart-boko-haram-attempt-on-dikwa-28-killed-photos.html

K

As the fight continues up there. The ones down here are plotting theirs. Ni tori oloun ehh *sigh*

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