Several Boko haram terrorists fled after troops of 151 Battalion of Operation Lafiya Dole launched aggressive fighting patrol and ambush at the terrorists crossing point along Jebbra – Firgi Banki axis of Borno State.
The troops aggressive patrol was launched to continue to dominate the general area in order to deny the terrorists freedom of action.
The incident, according to a statement by the spokesperson of 7 Division/ Sector 1 Operation Lafiya Dole, Col. Ado Isa, occurred on Sunday.
“The terrorists in a crafty move by-passed own troops through another route but were however noticed by the ever vigilant and dogged troops who followed in a hot pursuit with fire power on target, thereby inflicting heavy casualties on the runaway terrorists, scampered for their lives in disarray,” he said.
“During the operation, troops neutralised two Boko haram terrorists and unconfirmed number of terrorists fled with gunshot wounds.”
He said several items including two motorcycles, seven bicycles, charms and other assorted drugs were recovered after the encounter.
Isa said further exploitation of the general area was conducted at first light on Sunday, after which troops returned to base with “high morale.”
