in Abadam Local Government of Borno State on Saturday 2 February 2019
at about 6pm during a routine defence patrol encountered Boko Haram
Terrorists whose intent was to attack troop’s location.
The insurgents who came in their numbers met their waterloo as the gallant troops proved to be hard knot for them to crack.
The terrorists were mercilessly trashed due to the superior fire
power, courage and discipline displayed by own troops in conjunction
with the Air Task Force. Many of them were neutralized while several
others escaped with gunshot wounds. Various weapons and ammunitions were
recovered from the terrorists. Unfortunately, three soldiers were
wounded in action and presently receiving treatment at 7 Division
Hospital Maiduguri.
Reacting to the gallantry displayed by the troops, the Commander
Sector 3 operation LAFIYA DOLE commended the troops for their gallantry,
courage and loyalty in the fight against insurgency stressing that
though the job of a soldier is demanding, the nation will always count
on their loyalty and determination to end insurgency in the Nigeria.
He further reiterated the commitment of the officers and soldiers to
bring to an end to the activities of Boko Haram Insurgents in Northern
Borno. The Commander also solicited for public support from good
citizens and urged them to report the presence of suspected wounded
persons within their locality to the nearest security outpost.