Troops of 26 Task Force Brigade Garrison of 7 Division Nigerian Army, Operation LAFIYA DOLE deployed in Gwoza killed two Boko Haram terrorists during a fighting patrol under a newly launched “Operation Halaka Dodo” (destroying the monster).
According to army spokesperson, Col. Sagir Musa, the operations were conducted on Sunday along Gwoza-Dure road.
He said the terrorists were trying to cross into the Sambisa forrest when they had the encounter with the troops.
“The operation is simultaneously ongoing by other Brigades and Battalions of the Division, and was a deliberate attempt by the Division to exterminate and deny the crouching terrorists freedom of action within its area of responsibility,” he said.
“The following items were recovered: some quantities of assorted drugs and medicine meant for supply to their fellow criminals in the forest.
“The situation within the general area is cool and calm with more projections as the operation continues.”
He said the General Officer Commanding 7 Division Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. Abdulmalik Bulama Biu, commended the troops of 26 Brigade for their gallantry, and assured them of the Chief of Army Staff’s “unrelenting effort in ensuring that their welfare and that of their families is guaranteed.”
