Captured tools of the terrorists and troops hauling a dead terrorist front the war front
Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have killed 75 Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists and rescued 35 captives from their den.
Also captured during the ongoing onslaught were four Boko Haram and ISAWT terrorists including two women, Aishatu Manye and Kelune Mate, who later identified to be the wives of the local Boko Haram commander at Gajingi in Madagali LGA of Adamawa State.
The sustained battle against the terrorists also led to the surrender of the trio of Mohammed Babagana, Modu Jugudun and Alhaji Usman 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.
The troops rescued 35 captives from the captivity of the terrorists comprising 18 women, 16 children and one adult male.
The rescued captives and AK 47 captured from the terrorists
The encounters which also led to the capture of assorted arms and large cache of ammunition including one Anti-Aircraft Gun, 13 AK 47 Rifles, one Sniper Rifle, 21 locally made guns, 2 Dane guns, one Rocket Propelled Gun, 3 Hand Grenades, 5 Rocket Propelled Gun bombs, 205 rounds of Anti-Aircraft ammunition, 1018 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, came with some price for the army.
According to Major General John Enenche, Coordinator of Defence Media Operations; “Regrettably, one officer paid the supreme price while one soldier was wounded in action. The wounded personnel has since been evacuated to a military medical facility where he is recuperating.”
