One of the eliminated terroirists and items intercepted from the insurgents in Borno
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri–
In a courageous show of gallantry, the troops of OPHK deployed in Monguno, have successfully foiled terrorists‘ infiltration attack into Monguno.
This is contained in a statement issued and signed by the DAPR, OOHK, Theater Command Headquarters North East JTF, Maiduguri, Captain Ruben Kovangiya and made available to newsmen weekend in Maiduguri.
Captain Kovangiya said the troops while on pursuit of the fleeing terrorists, also observed traces of blood along the terrorists’ withdrawal routes.
He said items recovered during the exploitation include; large quantity of 7.62 millimeter special ammunition, 1 PKT belt, 1 AK-47 rifle magazine, Rocket Propelled Grenade Bomb and other sundry items.
Captain Kovangiya, said the resilient troops during the attempted infiltration, engaged the insurgents with superior fire power, resulting in the neutralization of several terrorists, among whom was a senior Quiad Commander, Ibn Khalid and also their cameraman.
He noted that the troops also recovered weapons, AK 47 magazines and the terrorists’ camcorder while exploitation continued to ensure the terrorists are denied freedom of action.
The military spokesman said in another subsidiary operations within the period, a total of 17 terrorists were neutralized in various offensives from the Sambisa enclaves up to Madagali and kaga LGAs with several logistic items and motorcycles also captured.
He noted that the troops have been commended by the military higher authorities for their show of resilience and urged them to sustain the fight against the insurgents.
