KEY POINTS
- In Borno, Nigerian troops repelled coordinated attacks in Izge and Mallamfatori.
- Seven insurgents captured; several others neutralized.
- Weapons and motorcycles as well as bicycles were recovered by the troops.
The Nigerian Army troops deployed under Operation HADIN KAIÂ foiled an attempted terrorists raid on their Base in Izge, Borno State in a major security breakthrough.
The insurgents made a joint assault which was repelled by troops after a firefight that was prolonged, acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Reuben Kovangiya said in a statement.
‘Courageous troops during the firefight against terrorist attacks, which lasted for hours, maintained very high level of determination and neutralised the terrorists while others retreated in disarray,’ the statement read.
Seven captured, multiple items recovered
Kovangiya also verified that seven insurgents were captured alive with the other being neutralized during and after the confrontation. In addition, he said troops chased the fleeing fighters and continued to degrade their strength and morale.
One motorcycle, ten bicycles and a PKT automatic machine gun with belts of ammunition used by the insurgents have been recovered indicating the high degree of preparation to attack.
Second attack on mallamfatori also stopped
Troops also foiled an attempted attack in Mallamfatori in a separate incident. The army spokesperson noted however that the terrorists faced dire consequences, without specifying the casualty figures.
Army commends troops’ resolve on terrorist attacks
Its personnel were hailed by the the military and being urged to continue to be vigilant and persistent in putting pressure on the terrorist elements in the area.
‘With the successful foiling of the attack, the troops have shown their commitment to decisively dealing with these terrorists once and for all so that the region can be secured and the civilians are protected,’ the army said.
