OPERATION TURA TAKAIBANGO: AGAIN TROOPS NEUTRALISE BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS, DESTROY 7 GUN TRUCKS, RECOVER ARMS

Troops of Operation TURA TAKAIBANGO in conjunction with the Air Task Force Operation LAFIYA DOLE have effectively destroyed 7 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists’ gun trucks and decimated several unconfirmed number of the terrorists when they attempted to attack their location at the outskirts of Marte in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State.

Terrorists’ Gun trucks destroyed by troops/air task force in Marte Borno yesterday.

This was contained in a statement signed by Brigadier General Bernard OnyeukoActing Director Defence Media Operations and made available to the press on 16 January 2021.

Terrorists’ Gun trucks destroyed by troops/air task force in Marte Borno yesterday.

The gallant troops, based on reliable information about the attack, had positioned themselves in an ambush site where they tactically withdrew to, and awaited the arrival of the terrorists before they opened fire which led to fierce battle that resulted in the successes recorded as indicated above.

The troops are still engaged in pursuit of the fleeing terrorists for further exploitation. Further details of interest to members of the public will be communicated later.

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