The Nigerian army @HQNigerianArmy has issued a press release today declaring that the Army troops of Operation Lafiya Dole has killed twenty of the Boko Haram terrorists and ISWAP criminals at Baga in Borno state.
The Coordinator Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters, Major General John Eneche released the information on the official twitter account of the Nigerian Army @HQNigerianArmy.
PRESS RELEASE
- In a decisive intercept offensive operation, troops of 130 Battalion with the support of Army Super Camp Baga, had a fierce encounter at the north west of Baga town with BHT/ISWAP Criminals on the 17th of May 2020.
- The criminals armed with mortars, rocket propelled grenades and small arms were heading to attack villages surrounding Baga, when the troops attacked their convoy with overwhelming fire power killing 20 BHT/ISWAP criminals, captured 6 AK 47 Rifles, 520 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and five 36 hand grenades.
- However, nine of our gallant soldiers were wounded in action with no loss of life. They were evacuated to Sector 3 hospital for treatment.
- The Chief of Army Staff commends the gallant troops for their professionalism and directs them to remain resolute towards eradicating the criminals from the North East.
- You are please requested to disseminate the information with the enclosed pictures through your medium to the general public.
Thank you for your support and cooperation.
JOHN ENENCHE
Major General
Coordinator
Defence Media Operations
Defence Headquarters
17 May 2020
