Nigerian Army Troops (Operation Lafiya Dole) Kills 25 Boko Haram Terrorists In A New Offensive

Nigerian army troops, Operation Lafiya Dole has crushed 25 Book Haram terrorists at the Baga Area of Borno State.

The Nigerian Army made this known through The Coordinator of Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters, Major General John Enenche  in a Press Release made available to SOJ WORLDWIDE on Tuesday.

The statement said arms and ammunitions were seized.

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PRESS RELEASE TROOPS OF OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE KILLS TWENTY BHT/ISWAP CRIMINALS AT BAGA BORNO STATE

1. In a decisive intercept offensive operation, troops of 130 Battalion with the support of Army Super Camp Baga, had a fierce encounter at the north west of Baga town with BHT/ISWAP Criminals on the 17th of May 2020.

2. 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 BHT/ISWAP criminals, captured 6 AK 47 Rifles, 520 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and five 36 hand grenades.

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3. However, nine of our gallant soldiers were wounded in action with no loss of life. They were evacuated to Sector 3 hospital for treatment.

4. The Chief of Army Staff commends the gallant troops for their professionalism and directs them to remain resolute towards eradicating the criminals from the North East.

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Thank you for your support and cooperation.

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