Monday, 4 July 2016

Boko Haram stories by Nigerian Army

TROOPS AVERTS SUICIDE BOMBING IN MONGUNO
Today at about 6.15am, 3 female Boko Haram terrorists suicide bombers attempted to attack innocent Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) fetching water at a borehole located about 3 kilometres, outskirt of Monguno town along Marte road. 

Our vigilant troops detected and gunned them down, killing both instantly.
Unfortunately,  the explosive they were strapped with exploded and injured 2 civilians nearby. The injured persons have been evacuated and are receiving medical attention at the 8 Task Force Division’s medical facility. 

However, the third suicide bomber that followed a different route, detonated some distance before troops deployment along the same road at about 7.10am.    

Troops have cordoned off the general area and imposed restriction of movement  into Monguno while they the general area and make it safe.

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

Thank you for your kind cooperation. 

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman 
Acting Director Army Public Relations 
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TROOPS AMBUSH BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS IN KUKAWA
At the early hours of today, troops of 118 Task Force Battalion, 8 Task Force Division sprang a surprised ambush on some elements of Boko Haram terrorists along Gerere Junction, Kukawa Local Government Area, on the northern part of Borno State.

The Boko Haram terrorists were suspected to be fleeing from the advancing troops of 119 Task Force Battalion presently mopping the general area of Kangarwa in Kukawa Local Government Area.

During the operation, the troops killed 4 Boko Haram terrorists carrying logistics items. The troops recovered 48 Jerry cans containing 1,440 litres  of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)  Automatic Gasoline Oil (AGO),  8 Motorcycles  out of which 2 were destroyed, 21 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, 2  AK-47 rifles,  an unprimed Improvised Explosive Device and a 36 Henagar Hand Grenade, as well as assorted drugs.

However, one of the military vehicle and communication equipment were badly damaged from gun shots by the terrorists. 

The troops have continued to intensify vigilance and high level of alertness following concerted efforts of clearing the remnants of the terrorists.

You are please requested to disseminate this information to the public through your medium.
Thank you for your kind cooperation. 

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman 
Acting Director Army Public Relations 
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