The Nigerian Army has announced that on Sunday, soldiers thwarted an attempt to attack Kumshe town in Borno State by Boko Haram terrorists.
The spokesperson of the army, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, announced this in a statement.
He said the intervention of gallant troops forced the terrorists who came on gun trucks and motorcycles to flee without accomplishing their mission.
Nwachukwu also disclosed that at least six of the terrorists were killed during the encounter, and six AK 47 rifles, one hand held grenade, assorted drugs and other medical items were recovered.
Read full statement below;
OPERATION HADIN KAI: TROOPS FOIL BOKO HARAM ATTACK IN KUMSHE TOWN
…neutralise terrorists
Troops of Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) deployed at the Forward Operational Base (FOB) of 152 Battalion, Kumshe on Sunday, 20 June 2021 gallantly dealt with elements of Boko Haram terrorists (BHTs) on a suicidal infiltration attempt into the camp.
The terrorists mounted on 4 Gun Trucks and several motorcycles attempted to infiltrate and attack the camp through the northern part of the troops’ deployment, but were met with the fierce fire of the highly alert troops, resulting in the instant killing of 6 BHTs.
The troops, who remained dogged and sustained heavy gun fire on the terrorists during the encounter, routed and forced the terrorists to flee in total disarray, leading to the capture of six AK 47 Rifles, one hand held grenade, assorted drugs and other First Aid items.
The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Faruk Yahaya has lauded the troops’ high level of alertness and fighting spirit, urging them to sustain the momentum and ensure that the remnants of terrorists hibernating in the area are completely cleared.
ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
20 June 2021
