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General News of Monday, 21 June 2021

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Troops counter terrorists’ attack, neutralise scores in Borno - Spokesman

Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu

The Nigerian Army has revealed that the troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), on Sunday, June 20, foiled an attack by Boko Haram insurgents and neutralised scores of the terrorists in Kumshe town, in Borno state.

The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said this in a statement on Sunday, in Abuja.

According to Nwachukwu, the troops deployed at the Forward Operational Base (FOB) of the 152 Battalion, Kumshe, dealt very well with the terrorists, who were on a suicidal infiltration attempt into the camp.
He said that the terrorists, mounted on four gun trucks and several motorcycles, attempted to infiltrate and attack the camp through the northern part of the troops’ deployment, but met fierce fire from the highly alert troops, resulting in the killing of six of them.

“The troops, who remained dogged and sustained heavy gunfire on the terrorists during the encounter, routed and forced the terrorists to flee in total disarray.

“They captured six AK 47 Rifles, one handheld grenade, assorted drugs and other First Aid items," he said.

Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya lauded the troops’ high level of alertness and fighting spirit.

“He urged them to sustain the momentum and ensure that the remnants of terrorists hibernating in the area are completely cleared,” Nwachukwu concluded.