Troops of Operation Hadin Kai deployed at Izge iN Gwoza local government area of Borno state, in the early hours of Wednesday foiled terrorists’ attack on its location.
Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations Headquarters, Theatre Command Operation, Hadin Kai, Capt. Reuben Kovangiya in a statement issued Wednesday revealed that scores of the insurgents were neutralised, while eight of their combat enablers were captured.
He said: “During the firefight which lasted for hours, the courageous troops maintained a high level of determination, resulting in the neutralisation of the terrorists’ while others retreated in disarray.
“The troops further pursued the fleeing terrorists and neutralised over seven of the miscreants while exploitation continued.”
Kovangiya stressed that other terrorists’ critical enablers captured included; one motorcycle, 10 bicycles and PKT automatic machine gun with ammunition belts.
He explained that another attempt at Mallam Fatori was also foiled with dire consequences on the terrorists.