One Soldier Killed as Army Foils Boko Haram Attack on IDP Camp in Dikwa Town (PHOTOS)

One soldier was killed as Nigerian troops foiled an attempt by Boko Haram terrorist to attack Dikwa town in Borno state yesterday February 24th. A statement by the acting spokesperson of the Nigerian Army, the terrorists aimed at causing havoc at the Internally Displaced Persons camp located at Dikwa. However and unknown to the fleeing Boko Haram terrorists, the Armed Forces Special Forces in blocking positions decisively dealt with the terrorists; killing many, recovered vehicle, arms and ammunitions. A member of the local vigilante (Civilian JTF) were seriously injured. A military vehicle was damaged by a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) suicide bomber. The troops recovered 26 bodies of the Boko Haram terrorists, while others escaped with gun shot wounds, destroyed 3 VIED, 1 MBIED and 2 Gun trucks. The gallant troops recovered 1 Gun truck mounted with an Anti-Aircraft Gun, 1 Dushka Anti-Aircraft Gun, 1 Browning Anti-Aircraft Gun, 1 Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) Tube.

Others include 1 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), 4 AK 47 Rifles, 3 RPG Bombs, 36 Hand Grenades, 1 Smoke Grenade and 8 AK-47 rifles magazines. The troops also recovered 236 rounds of 12.7mm ammunitions, 396 rounds of 7.62mm ammunitions and 101 rounds of 762mm (Special), ammunitions.
The casualties have seen been evacuated while the troops have been pursuing those terrorists that escaped with gunshot wounds.
It is encouraging to note that despite loss of colleague and the vigilante, the troops have maintain dominating presence in the general area and poised to continue to clear the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists.

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Posted: at 25-02-2016 10:29 AM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero

Kill em all

Posted: at 25-02-2016 10:58 AM (8 years ago) | Hero

Omo, see ammunition...!!! I pray GOD exposes those people behind this B.H boys soon, very very soon....!!!

Posted: at 25-02-2016 11:17 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac

only in naija

Posted: at 25-02-2016 11:41 AM (8 years ago) | Grande Master

If its true dat u recover all dat u mentioned here, it means u have captured deir armory but knows d truth?

Posted: at 25-02-2016 01:11 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Nah waoh,these gorillas no dey tire?

Posted: at 25-02-2016 03:07 PM (8 years ago) | Hero

my brother see that Anti-aircraft gun....
mehn boko haram really equipt....thank God
say our gallant soldiers were at alert....
good job...RIP to the fallen soldier....

Posted: at 25-02-2016 05:16 PM (8 years ago) | Hero

may the soul of the dead gallant soldier rest in peace. and the civilian JTF kudos to them.

Posted: at 25-02-2016 07:45 PM (8 years ago) | Hero

Another senseless killing

Posted: at 26-02-2016 03:14 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac

I see.chai issokay

Posted: at 2-03-2016 07:28 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac