The Nigerian Army has released a breakdown of some its operations in the month of February
- About 28 soldiers were killed and several others wounded
- Hundreds of insurgents were killed by the Nigerian troop
- The soldiers also recovered several items from the insurgents
The
Nigerian Army has revealed that 28 of its men were killed in the month
of February during different encounters with members of the Boko Haram
sect.
Giving update on the progress of Operation
Lafiya Dole, the theatre commander, Leo Irabor, disclosed that several
other soldiers were wounded some missing.
The
soldiers also killed several Boko Haram insurgents and rescued no fewer
than 59 women and children during several clearance operations.
Some insurgents were also said to have surrendered and some suicide bombers intercepted.
Troops successfully cleared Bultauri Kura,
Bulabili, Ambiya Tasha and Toro villages on February 17 as several
items including assorted ammunition, BHT flags, Holy Quran, a Motorola
radio, grinding machines,dane guns and camouflage uniforms were
recovered.
A total of 7,898 civilians were
rescued/arrested as suspected Boko Haram members and 8 foreigners
comprising 4 Chadians, 3 Nigeriens and 1 Cameroonian were arrested
during operations conducted between February 1 and March 17.
The statement reads in part: “On
1 Feb 17 at about 0950hrs own troops cleared BHT camp at DUSALA where 6
BHT members were killed. Items captured include one Light Machine Gun, 2
RPG tubes and one extra AA gun barrel. Thereafter, our troops came in
contact with BHT at BUK where a fire fight ensued. Sadly, 3 soldiers
were killed in action while 5 others were wounded. Furthermore, some BHT
equipment were recovered which include 9 AK47 rifles, 3 FN rifles, 2
RPG bombs, one mortar tube, one Shilka gun, one gun truck mounted with
AA gun and 2 Hilux vehicles.
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"On 9 Feb 17 at about 1930hrs, own
convoy of troops including 6 BOSG buses conveying some young soldiers
encountered BHT ambush along AJIRI – DIKWA road. The troops engaged the
BHT but 8 soldiers were killed in action. Also, 18 other soldiers were
wounded in action while 3 others were missing in action. A Canter
vehicle, a gun truck, 7 AK47 rifles, 2 radios and some equipment were
lost in the ambush. Efforts have been ongoing to find all the missing
soldiers and to recover the lost equipment.
"On
24 Feb 17 at about 2359hrs, some BHT elements in gun trucks and on
motorcycles attacked our troops location at GAJIRAM. Sadly, one officer
and 10 soldiers were killed in action and one other soldier was wounded
in action. Some of our equipment lost include a gun truck earlier
captured from BHT, 11 AK47 rifles and an RPG tube. Two BHT were killed
in action as well as 5 motor cycles and one AK47 rifle were recovered.
Furthermore, the troops pursued the BHT and recovered a Toyota Land
cruiser vehicle that was used by BHT during the attack. other items
recovered include 9 rounds of 12.7mm, a metal link for 12.7mm, assorted
hard drugs, a note with BHT names in Arabic inscription and a micro chip
containing audio messages in Kanuri, Hausa and Arabic preaching.”
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Irabor
called on the general public to continue to report any suspicious
persons or objects to the military and other security agencies.
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