Special Forces Kill B/Haram Terrorists Involved In Ambush That Killed Colonel, Soldiers

By Funmi Olakunle

11 Boko Haram terrorists who were involved in the ambush that led to the killing of two army officers and three soldiers in Jakana area of Borno State on Wednesday have been eliminated by special forces, the army confirmed on Friday.

It was gathered that the troops, who first disguised themselves, successfully laid an ambush along a road in Jakana axis of Borno State, before gunning down the terrorists.
An intelligence source said that the killed Boko Haram fighters were fleeing after they had attacked some military personnel on patrol duty. 
“Unfortunately, the insurgents who were eliminated by the Nigerian troops had killed six soldiers before they met their Waterloo. 
“The intelligence service has already identified some communities suspected to be harbouring terrorists and their agents but the military is wary of collateral damage on the communities because of women and children, that is why they are still yet to attack and raid the terrorists’ hideouts.”
It was gathered that some of the communities allegedly aiding, supporting and offering help to the extremists include Matari, Mada, Burgozo, Duwari, and Didiri.
The Nigerian troops have nabbed six high-profile Boko Haram commanders for frequently ambushing and coordinating attacks on troops within Auno, Jakana and Banishaik general area.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division of NA, Maiduguri, Major General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu, also confirmed the development saying that “the vigilant troops effectively ambushed and eliminated the insurgents who killed two officers and three soldiers, at Burgozo community in Borno State.
“After a gun battle that lasted 20 minute, the fleeing terrorists were overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the gallant troops of Operation Lafiya Dole,” he said.
The Army Major General, said while some of the terrorists were killed, the rest of them who were fleeing sustained serious wounds.
He noted that troops have commenced mopping-up, combing of the general area while some arrests had been made.
The GOC, also listed the items recovered from the insurgents to include one gun trucks, two anti-aircraft guns, one RPG, five Ak 47 riffle and one night vision google.

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