Troops of Operation Tura Takaibango, in conjunction with the Air Task Force Operation Lafiya Dole have destroyed 7 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists’ gun trucks and decimated several unconfirmed number of the terrorists Borno State.
A statement by Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brig Gen Bernard Onyeuko, on Saturday said the terrorists had attempted to attack military location at the outskirts of Marte in Marte Local Government Area.
“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,” the statement said.
