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Nigeria Military Troops Capture Anti-aircraft Guns In Boko Haram Hideout Raid, kill 50 Members

 

 

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SOLDIERS RAID KAWURI

* Kills 50 Boko Haram insurgents
* Multiple captured
* Seizes Ammunitions

The tide of the ongo­ing military expedition to flush out Boko Haram insurgents, who had taken control of certain towns in the North East part of the country began to turn yesterday when soldiers raided and killed 50 Boko Haram insurgents in their hide-out in Kawuri.

Defence sources disclosed that the insurgents had massed in the town in preparation for an attack on Konduga.

Some hardware weapons, food items and personal belongings were also destroyed in the raid.

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The gun duel that ensued left one officer and two soldiers seriously wounded. The statement added that the trio are in stable condition.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in a statement yesterday also said it will ensure that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country was protected with all its might.

Report says fighters jets of the Nigeria Air Force embarked on numerous bombing raids while ground troops moved in and mopped up.

It was gathered that the army captured one fabricated artillery gun, two anti-aircraft guns, armoured vehicle and assorted types of ammunition after routing the insurgents.

Also destroyed in the raid carried out by soldiers were some hardware, weapons, food items, and personal be­longings.

The Afrika Herald has equally gathered that the 202 Tank Battalion in Bama and other major parts of the town have been reclaimed by the military.

nboko3Meanwhile, the Director of Defense Information (DDI), Maj-Gen. Chris Olukolade said the Military was always prepared to bring the insurgents to their kneels.

He said, “While welcoming all the concerns shown by Nigerians and a section of the international community following the increased menace and activities of terrorists, it is necessary to reassure all that the Nigerian Armed Forces is more than ever determined and committed to the defence of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Nigeria, regardless of any odd”, he said.

He further advised thus: “We therefore urge our citizens not to lose hope or be disenchanted but to remain steadfast and supportive of the military as all steps are being taken to ensure the success of the counter-insurgency operations, especially at this crucial time when our sovereignty is being challenged.

It is important to reiterate that the Nigerian military is fully conscious of its obligations to the Nigerian state and remains willing and ready to perform its duties with utmost diligence. What the military requires at this critical period in the nation’s history is not pillories but continued support from all stakeholders and comity of nations,” he said.

The Defence Spokesman said there was no need throwing blames around as the situation on ground “calls for concerted effort by all and sundry to stop the agents of darkness who seek to destroy our country and civilization.

“On its part, the Nigerian military as a fighting force, assures Nigerians once again that this battle will be won”, he asserted.

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