The troops of
155 Task Force Battalion, 21 Brigade, Nigerian Army on Thursday 31st
March 2016, during clearance operations discovered and destroyed
Improvised Explosive Device (IED) factory and cleared Boko Haram
terrorists hide out in Wulwuta village, ahead of Jere, Bama Local
Government Area.
During the operation, the troops also killed 9 Boko Haram terrorists while one of our soldier was wounded in action.
The troops
recovered 1 laptop, 1 solar panel, a pair of Nigerian military desert
and woodland camouflage uniform each, as well as bandolier vest and 6
ready IEDs pressure plates. Other recoveries include a loaded pistol
with registration number D557954, 3 rounds of 7.65mm, 13 rounds of
7.62mm (NATO) ammunitions and combat boots, amongst others.
The gallant unit
also rescued 21 persons held captives by the terrorists, comprising 8
men, 4 women and 9 children. They have been moved to the Brigade
Headquarters for further care, screening and eventual hand over to the
appropriate agencies.
It is
significant to state that the ever vigilant and professional troops
noticed that the terrorists were determined to cause maximum casualty on
them by stuffing 2 empty artillery shells and other cartridges with IED
and batteries ready to explode. They were however safely detonated by
the Explosive Ordinance Device (EOD) team attached to the unit.
It is heart warming to state that the troops morale remains high and fighting efficiency is equally unprecedented.
You are kindly requested to disseminate this information and photographs to the public through your medium.
Thank you for your usual and kind cooperation.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director, Army Public Relations
Acting Director, Army Public Relations
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