Boko Haram suffers humiliating defeat (Photos)
– Some Boko Haram fighters were killed by troops in an attack launched on escaping terrorists in harbour at Kangarwa
– Eight soldiers and 2 Civilian JTF were wounded during the combat with the insurgents and have since been evacuated for proper medical attention
– Some of the items recovered from the terrorist include a number of motorcycles, 1 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), 3 AK-47 Rifles, 6 Mortar Bombs among others
Boko Haram fighters have again suffered another defeat at the hand of the Nigerian army after troops launched an attack on fleeing terrorists escaping the combined clearance operations against insurgents from other neighbouring countries.
The insurgents fired a Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) at the Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle.
The fuel tank and other electrical fittings of the MRAP vehicle were damaged from the attack.
According to a statement from Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the acting director army public relations, a number of Boko Haram terrorists were killed in the attack while several others escaped with gun shot wounds in harbour at Kangarwa yesterday evening, June 29.
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Usman stated that, 8 soldiers and 2 Civilian JTF were however wounded during combat with the insurgents and have since been evacuated for proper medical attention and responding to treatment.
The army spokesman disclosed that during combat, a Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) was shot at the fuel tank and other electrical fittings one of the troop’s Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle which caught fire, but troops quickly put off the fire.
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According to Usman some of the items recovered from the terrorist include “a number of motorcycles, 1 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), 3 AK-47 Rifles, 6 Mortar Bombs, 4 Rocket Propelled Grenade Bombs, 3 Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Chargers, various types of ammunitions a 16/750 tyre and assorted types of drugs”.
See the items recovered by the insurgents below:
Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration would rebuild Nigeria, including the Niger Delta region.
According to Adesina, President Buhari solicits patience and understanding from the citizenry in order to achieve this.
Receiving a delegation of Niger Delta Dialogue and Contact Group, led by His Royal Highness, King Alfred Diette-Spiff, the Amanyanabo of Twon Brass, Bayelsa state, at state House, Abuja, President Buhari pledged that under his watch Nigeria will witness judicious utilization of resources.
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