- Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have been making tremendous progress in its operations
- The on-going clearance operations nicknamed Operation Deep Punch II has been largely successful
- The troops had an encounter with Boko Haram terrorists which led to the recovery of an Eagle Main Battle Tank (EMBT) and other items
Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have been making tremendous progress in the on-going clearance operations nicknamed Operation Deep Punch II.
According to a statement sent to NAIJ.com by the director, army public relations, Brigadier-General Sani Kukasheka Usman, on Tuesday, January 30, the advancing troops had contact with Boko Haram terrorists and engagement ensued.
During the encounter, they were said to have recovered an Eagle Main Battle Tank (EMBT), 1 VBL, 1 AK-47 Rifle, a police teargas rifle, religious books, many gas cylinder and bags of fertilizer, ostensibly for Improvised Explosives Devices making.
Operation Lafiya Dole troops pose in a photograph with a recovered battle tanks. Photo credit: Nigerian Army
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Other items destroyed by the gallant troops include 7 gun trucks, 4 trucks, 5 Hilux, 1 Prado Jeep, 1 Golf car, 4 Mitsubishi pick up, 1 Hiace bus, several motorcycles, makeshift shelters, tentages and household items.
The troops also recovered some religious books in the camp. Photo credit: Nigerian Army
Meanwhile, the Nigerian army has alerted members of the public to be wary of escaping members of Boko Haram finding their way into isolated communities.
Some vehicles and motorcycles were also recovered by the troops. Photo credit: Nigerian Army
The warning is coming at a time the terrorists has suffered heavy casualties due to the Operation Deep Punch II in the Sambisa forest.
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The army further advised the communities to put in place security measures for reporting incidences to the authorities speedily.
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Source: Naija.ng
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