Nigerian Troops Finally Displace Boko Haram From Sambisa Forest, See Photos From Recent Face-Off

Date: 27-01-2018 10:55 am (6 years ago) | Author: kacy lee
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Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE involved in Operation DEEP PUNCH II have continued to deal decisively with remnants of Boko Haram terrorists hibernating in Sambisa forest and other parts of Northern Borno State with tremendous successes.

On Friday 26th January 2018 afternoon, the troops with effective support from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), had contact with the terrorists while advancing into Sambisa forest.

During the encounter and further exploitation, the troops destroyed Boko Haram terrorists equipment, make-shift accommodation around Camp Zairo, Improvised Explosives Device (IEDs), Booby traps, other delaying obstacles and devices.











The troops also neutralized 7 Boko Haram terrorists and wounded several others. In addition, the gallant troops recovered 1 Gun truck, 1 Anti-Aircraft Gun, 1 Machine Gun, a Pistol, large quantity of Anti-Aircraft Gun ammunition, a 120mm Mortar Base Plate and a Dane Gun. Similarly, the troops destroyed 11 Boko Haram terrorists Gun trucks, 12 Hilux vehicles, 3 Canter trucks 2 Double Barrel Rifles, 30 Bicycles, Power generating sets, cylinders, printers, military kits and IED making workshop.

Unfortunately, 2 soldiers were wounded during the encounter. The wounded soldiers have since been evacuated by Nigerian Air Force and are responding to treatment.

Impressed with the unprecedented performance, the Commander Sector 1 Operation LAFIYA DOLE, who is also the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division, Major General IM Yusuf, has visited the troops harbour location. He conveyed the Chief of Army Staff's and Theatre Commander’s commendations to the troops for the wonderful job of annihilating the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists inside Sambisa forest and encouraged them to sustain the tempo of the offensive until they have eliminated all the Boko Haram terrorists wherever they might be hibernating. The GOC who was flown by Nigerian Air Force, was accompanied by the Commander 26 Task Force Brigade, Brigadier General IM Obot, and had meeting with the various field commanders.

The success recorded has buoyed up troops morale who expressed enthusiasm in sustaining onslaught against the terrorists.

The people of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states are requested to report any fleeing Boko Haram terrorist seen around their communities. They should also look out for the wounded terrorists and report to the nearest military or Nigeria Police Force location.


Posted: at 27-01-2018 10:55 AM (6 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- Wazubia at 27-01-2018 11:57 AM (6 years ago)
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I HOPE OUR GALLANT SOLDERS THAT DIED IN THIS FIGHT AGAINST (BOKO HARAM) ARE PROPERLY DOCUMENTED, AND ALSO GIVE TO THERE FAMILIES ALL THE RIGHT THEY SUPPOSE TO BENEFIT. GOOD JOB GUYS.
Posted: at 27-01-2018 11:57 AM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- fineboy77 at 27-01-2018 12:09 PM (6 years ago)
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Way to go,if no be lie

Posted: at 27-01-2018 12:09 PM (6 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- slimber at 27-01-2018 12:12 PM (6 years ago)
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Hmmm.mm
Posted: at 27-01-2018 12:12 PM (6 years ago) | Hero
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- SweetDaddy1 at 27-01-2018 01:01 PM (6 years ago)
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All Propaganda Continues ( APC ) boko haram members should be pampered and given vip treatment not killed.
    It's injustice to kill them.'' -Muhammadu Buhari @ Liberty Radio, June 2, 1913
Posted: at 27-01-2018 01:01 PM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- xspraise at 27-01-2018 02:13 PM (6 years ago)
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weldone soldiers

Posted: at 27-01-2018 02:13 PM (6 years ago) | Hero
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- Sniper101 at 27-01-2018 02:36 PM (6 years ago)
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Nice1
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- benosky4 at 27-01-2018 02:42 PM (6 years ago)
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story from lai Mohammed

Posted: at 27-01-2018 02:42 PM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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