Adamawa attack: How Nigerian troops killed 42 Boko Haram terrorists after fierce gun battle

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- Nigerian troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have continued to show courage in the face of daunting challenges

- The gallant troops on Monday, November 6 repelled advancing terrorists in Madagali, Adamawa state

- 42 insurgents were gunned down after the exercise

Nigerian troops of “Operation Lafiya Dole,” stationed in Madagali, Adamawa state on Monday, November 6, showed courage by repelling a well planned attack by insurgents killing 42 of them in the process.

According to reports monitored by NAIJ.com, scores of Boko Haram terrorists, in their usual commando style laid a noiseless siege on Barkin Dutse village in Madagali at the dusk of Monday, November 6, met their water-loo, as gallant soldiers repelled the attacks, killing 42 terrorists and leaving scores wounded with gun-shot injuries.

Reports from residents indicates that the insurgents had converged on Barkin Dutse and were advancing towards Gulak, the headquarters of Madagali local government area of the state, when the courageous soldiers dealt them a huge blow.

Nigeria troops repel Boko Haram attacks In Madagali, kill 42 insurgents

Troops under Operation Lafiya Dole have continued to show courage in the fight against Boko Haram. Photo credit: PCNI

The insurgents had reportedly targeted the attack and capture of Gulak town. But while advancing in the dark, information was relayed to the troops who responded swiftly, by engaging the insurgents in a fierce gun battle.

Separate eye witnesses accounts, including some members of the CJTF and the Local Hunters Association informed said the sustained exchange of gunfire between soldiers and the invaders forced the insurgents to retreat, abandoning large caches of arms and ammunition on pathways.

A member of the CJTF, Usman Surakat informed that the insurgents ambushed at night at about 8pm.

“But our vigilant people sent out signals immediately to troops. And they responded before the terrorists could reach their target of Gulak.

“It was a serious fight. We, the hunters assisted soldiers too and after the ensuing fire counted 42 dead bodies of the terrorists who came to torment us.

“The insurgents could not bear the heat. They started moving back. Troops kept advancing, with more gunfire, reinforcements and at a point, the terrorists could not bear the heat,” Surakat said.

Another eye witness, Aminu Song, said they were terrified at the manner the insurgents invaded the village.

His words: “I think what helped was the quick information sent out to soldiers and the rapid response. Or else, they would have caused a terrible damage or even recaptured Madagali. But they fled. They abandoned some of their weapons and managed to run away with those injured.

“I can say, this ambush turned out to be the greatest mistake by the terrorists, who had to retreat immediately. They never thought soldiers will react immediately, until they had done the damage and gone like before.”

Asked whether there were casualties, a local hunter who identified himself as Bulus said: “So far 42 bodies of the insurgents have been counted, we are yet to cross check with the local authority.

“But there was confusion as soldiers exchanged gunfire with the terrorists; people panicked and ran out of their homes to safer areas. Some ran to mountains and hills. So, in a situation like this, the possibility of more death cannot be ruled out. But what I know is that the insurgents were not allowed to strike Gulak.”

One of the leaders of CJTF in Madagali, who identified himself as Usman Kabiru, praised the military for their bravery and rapid response which he said, was the only saving grace of the people of Madagali.

“I want to thank and encourage all those who acted by hinting of the movement of terrorists in this incident. Let them keep the spirit. Our military really impressed us because they were alerted and so, they acted instantly, though it was night,” Kabiru said.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian army has continued its onslaught against the deadly Boko Haram group as its latest operation led to the death of one of them and the recovery of some of their belongings.

In a statement by Brigadier-General Sani Kukasheka Usman, the spokesperson of the Nigerian army, the operation was carried out on Friday, November 3, in Borno state.

He said the soldiers recovered four bicycles, some mechanical tools which aids the terrorists vehicle movement, clothes and explosive wires from the ambush site.

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