Troops of 117 Battalion, 28 Task Force Brigade, Operation Lafiya Dole in conjunction with some members of Civilian Joint Task Force, have in encounter neutralized one of the Boko Haram terrorists.Two were arrested, while several other terrorists fled with gunshot wounds.
According to the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman this encounter took place following a report on the presence of suspected Boko Haram terrorists in a hideout.
Troops subsequently embarked on fighting patrol along Yachida, Korongelen, Bombula and Forfor axis, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State, Tuesday 4th December 2018. The Troops came in contact with the terrorists and engaged them at Forfor village.
The gallant patrol team recovered one AK-47 rifle, a magazine, 21 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, a 36 Hand Grenade, magazine pouch and a Motorcycle, the statement said.
The Army spokesman also disclosed that unfortunately, two soldiers sustained injuries and have since been evacuated to 28 Task Force Brigade Field Ambulance for medical attention.
