Troops Kill 6 ISWAP Fighters At Dikwa, Capture Gun Trucks, Others

The High Command of the Nigerian Army on Wednesday said that six
fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) were
killed by troops of Operation Hadin Kai on Tuesday.

Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, Director of Army Public
Relations, (DAPR), said in an operational update, that gun trucks
and other weapons were also recovered from the terrorists.

He said the terrorist encountered the gallant troops of
Operation Hadin Kai while attempting to infiltrate Dikwa town in
the North East, on Tuesday, 8 June 2021.

Unfortunately, General Yerima said three soldiers were wounded
during the encounter but were being adequately treated.

“The terrorist elements mounted on 5 Gun Trucks, some on
motorcycles and other foot soldiers tried to infiltrate the town
through Gajibo axis but were met with superior firepower by troops
in conjunction with air bombardment by Air Task Force.

“The marauding terrorists were thoroughly vanquished forcing
them to withdraw in high state of confusion abandoning their truck,
guns, and ammunition.

“During the encounter, 6 members of the terrorist groups were
neutralized, several others were severely injured while the
survivors withdrew in total disarray leaving behind their dead
colleagues.

“Items recovered during the encounter include 1 Gun Truck, 8 Ak
47 rifles, 40 rounds of 7.62mm Special, 39 special ammo, 3
motorcycles and 6 magazines.

“To mop up the area, troops conducted exploitation in the early
hours of today in conjunction with Civilian Joint Task Force and
Hunters along the terrorists withdrawal routes and recovered 90
rounds of 7.62 mm x 54 on links belonging to the fleeing
terrorists.

“Sadly, however, 3 soldiers sustained various degrees of
injuries but are in stable condition as they are receiving
treatment at the field Ambulance in Dikwa”, the DAPR said.

He stated further that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major
General Faruk Yahaya has extended his commendation to the gallant
troops over the feat and charge them to remain resolute and
steadfast.

The COAS added that the tempo must be maintained to ensure total
obliteration of terrorist groups within the North East region.

The High Command of the Nigerian Army on Wednesday said that six
fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) were
killed by troops of Operation Hadin Kai on Tuesday.

Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, Director of Army Public
Relations, (DAPR), said in an operational update, that gun trucks
and other weapons were also recovered from the terrorists.

He said the terrorist encountered the gallant troops of
Operation Hadin Kai while attempting to infiltrate Dikwa town in
the North East, on Tuesday, 8 June 2021.

Unfortunately, General Yerima said three soldiers were wounded
during the encounter but were being adequately treated.

“The terrorist elements mounted on 5 Gun Trucks, some on
motorcycles and other foot soldiers tried to infiltrate the town
through Gajibo axis but were met with superior firepower by troops
in conjunction with air bombardment by Air Task Force.

“The marauding terrorists were thoroughly vanquished forcing
them to withdraw in high state of confusion abandoning their truck,
guns, and ammunition.

“During the encounter, 6 members of the terrorist groups were
neutralized, several others were severely injured while the
survivors withdrew in total disarray leaving behind their dead
colleagues.

“Items recovered during the encounter include 1 Gun Truck, 8 Ak
47 rifles, 40 rounds of 7.62mm Special, 39 special ammo, 3
motorcycles and 6 magazines.

“To mop up the area, troops conducted exploitation in the early
hours of today in conjunction with Civilian Joint Task Force and
Hunters along the terrorists withdrawal routes and recovered 90
rounds of 7.62 mm x 54 on links belonging to the fleeing
terrorists.

“Sadly, however, 3 soldiers sustained various degrees of
injuries but are in stable condition as they are receiving
treatment at the field Ambulance in Dikwa”, the DAPR said.

He stated further that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major
General Faruk Yahaya has extended his commendation to the gallant
troops over the feat and charge them to remain resolute and
steadfast.

The COAS added that the tempo must be maintained to ensure total
obliteration of terrorist groups within the North East region.