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Troops Repel
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Troops Repel Attacks, as Boko Haram Kill Military,
Security Personnel in Yobe State
Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE Monday 24th December 2018
repelled a Boko Haram terrorists’ attack on a Forward Operational
Base at Kukareta in Damaturu Local Government Area of Yobe
state.
The terrorists who attacked the location at about 6. 30 pm met
with prompt and fierce response of the vigilant troops who engaged
and overpowered them, killing several of the terrorists.
Unfortunately however, a soldier was wounded in the encounter.
In another encounter, troops of 1 Division on escort duty along
Damaturu – Maiduguri road yesterday fought through an ambush staged
by Boko Haram terrorists. The gallant troops engaged the terrorists
in a fire fight, courageously wading through the ambush.
Sadly, thirteen military and a police personnel including a
Police officer, paid the supreme price while extricating themselves
from the ambush. A clearance Operation to pursue and eliminate the
Boko Haram terrorists ambush party is still ongoing.
The bodies of the gallant soldiers and the policeman and the
wounded have been evacuated. The wounded soldier is currently
receiving treatment.
ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Colonel
Deputy Director Public Relations
Theatre Command