Defence
THE Defence Headquarters has said that in a decisive intercept offensive operation, the troops of 130 Battalion with the support of Army Super Camp Baga, had a fierce encounter at the north west of Baga town with Boko Haram terrorists/ISWAP criminals on May 17, 2020.
A statement by Maj-Gen. John Enenche, Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters, said that the criminals armed with mortars, rocket propelled grenades and small arms were heading to attack villages surrounding Baga, when the troops attacked their convoy with overwhelming fire power killing 20 Boko Haram terrorists and SWAP criminals, captured six AK 47 Rifles, 520 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and five 36 hand grenades.
He explained, however, that nine gallant soldiers were wounded in action with no loss of life and that they were evacuated to Sector 3 hospital for treatment.
It added that the Chief of Army Staff commended the gallant troops for their professionalism and directed them to remain resolute towards eradicating the criminals from the North East.
– May 18, 2020 @ 14:25 GMT /
Tags: Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole kill 20 Boko/ISWAP criminals at Baga in Borno State
