Boko Haram Stories from the Nigerian Army

1 DIVISION NIGERIAN ARMY TROOPS CLEAR ARMED BANDITS OUT OF GOBIRAWAN KWACHA 

Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army involved in Operation SHARAN DAJI, the outfit to clear cattle rustlers, armed bandits and kidnappers in the north west geo-political region in the country, yesterday cleared armed bandits in Gobirawan Kwacha, Dansadau District of Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

During the encounter in the forest, the troops were able to kill 3 armed bandits and recovered 1 AK-47 rifle, 1 AK-47 magazine and 11 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition. Unfortunately, the bandits shot and damaged the troops’ vehicle. However, none of the soldiers was injured.

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Thank you for your kind cooperation. 

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman 

Acting Director Army Public Relations 

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TROOPS AMBUSH BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS AT GUDUMBALI

This morning, the troops of 118 Task Force Battalion, 8 Task Force Division,  on blocking position at Garere Junction, ambushed Boko Haram terrorists at Gudumbali, northern part of Borno State, while they were crossing to another location with some  logistics items.

During the operation, the troops killed  2 and wounded one of the Boko Haram terrorists.

They also recovered  2 AK-47 and a  G3 rifle. In addition, they recovered 660 Litres  of Premium Motor Spirit  and yards of military uniforms. 

The troops also recovered a  truck earlier stolen by the terrorists in Kangarwa.

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Thank you for your kind cooperation.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman 

Acting Director Army Public Relations 

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TROOPS CLEAR BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS IN NGOSHE AND GAVA 

Today, Tuesday 28th June 2016, troops of 121 Task Force Battalion, 26 Task Force Brigade, accompanied by a large number of Civilian JTF from Gwoza, embarked on a very aggressive patrol that dislodged remnants  Boko Haram terrorists hibernating at Ngoshe and Gava villages, located close to Gwoza on the mountainous terrain.

The essence of the robust patrol which was supported by the Nigeria Air Force and Cameroonian Defence Forces who provided air cover and real time Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance, was to clear the remnants of the terrorists hiding in the mountainous area and rescue all persons held hostages by the Boko Haram terrorists. 

While advancing towards their objective in Ngoshe, the patrol team encountered Boko Haram terrorists.  They have to clear the delay positions staged by the terrorists through the support of the Nigeria Air Force fighter jets.

Although the number of terrorists killed could not be ascertained, quite a number of them where seen falling over the mountains when engaged. It is equally believed several others escaped with gun shot wounds. 

The troops were however able to recover quite a number of arms and ammunitions. These include;  1 Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) tube, 4 RPG Bombs, 1 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), 1 Fabrique Nationale (FN) rifle and 3 AK-47 rifles. 

Other items recovered include 1 Sub-Machine Gun(SMG), 1 Locally made Pistol, a locally made Double-Barrel gun, 1 Smoke Grenade, 243 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition and 1 round of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition.

They also recovered 18 rounds of MI16 rifle, 3 G3 Rifle magazines, 2 AK-47 magazines, 1 mobile telephone handset and a SIM card, as well as a pair of military desert camouflage uniform.

Other items were  an address card, 3 Boko Haram terrorists flags and a Toyota Hilux vehicle painted in desert camouflage colour and motorcycles.

The troops did not find any hostage in Gava. However, they rescued 16 civilians held in Ngoshe prison, while many residents of the town saw it as an opportunity to flee from the town. Both the rescued  and freed persons are being profiled by the troops.

You are please requested to kindly disseminate this information to the public through your medium.

Thank you for your kind cooperation. 

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman 

Acting Director Army Public Relations