Army Operation Tura Takaibango, a specialized Nigerian Army fighting unit has neutralized Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists
OpenLife Nigeria reports that a specialized Nigerian Army fighting unit, Operation Tura Takaibango, earmarked for the final onslaughts against terrorists has started recording victories.
According to a statement signed by Brigadier General Bernard Onyeuko,
Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters and made available to NAOSRE on January 16 2021, officers in the Tura Takaibango operations with active supports from Air Task Force Operation LAFIYA DOLE destroyed the camps of the Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP.
In the process, according to the statement, assortment of weapons were recovered including several gun trucks.
The statement reads:
“Troops of Operation TURA TAKAIBANGO in conjunction with the Air Task Force Operation LAFIYA DOLE have effectively destroyed 7 Boko Haram-ISWAP terrorists’ gun trucks and decimated several unconfirmed number of the terrorists when they attempted to attack their location at the outskirts of Marte in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State.
“The gallant troops, based on reliable information about the attack, had positioned themselves in an ambush site where they tactically withdrew to, and awaited the arrival of the terrorists before they opened fire which led to fierce battle that resulted in the successes recorded as indicated above.
“The troops are still engaged in pursuit of the fleeing terrorists for further exploitation. Further details of interest to members of the public will be communicated later.”
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