Troops Kill Boko Haram/ISWAP Commander Ibn Khalid, Others In Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai Joint Taskforce North-East have killed a number of terrorists, together with senior Quiad Commander Ibn Khalid and a cameraman, in a fierce encounter in Bitta, Gwoza native authorities space of Borno State.

The troops additionally efficiently foiled an try by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists to infiltrate Mungonu in Monguno native authorities space within the northern a part of the state.

Based on the Spokesman of Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Reuben Kovangiya, the troops, whereas on pursuit of the fleeing terrorists after the fierce enciunter in Monguno, noticed traces of blood alongside the terrorists’ withdrawal routes.

He stated gadgets recovered in the course of the exploitation embrace giant amount of seven.62 millimeter particular ammunition, 1 PKT belt, 1 AK- 47 riffle journal, and rocket propelled grenade bomb and different sundry gadgets.

Capt. Kovangiya added that within the different encounter, the troops at Bitta, foiled a lethal terrorists’ infiltration assault, saying that the resilient troops engaged the insurgents with superior hearth energy, ensuing within the neutralisation of a number of terrorists, amongst whom was a senior Quiad Commander, Ibn Khalid and their cameraman.

The Operation Hadin Kai Spokesman stated within the assertion: “In a brave present of gallantry, the troops of OPHK deployed in Monguno, have efficiently foiled terrorists’ infiltration assault into Monguno.

“The troops whereas on pursuit of the fleeing terrorists, additionally noticed traces of blood alongside the terrorists’ withdrawal routes. Objects recovered in the course of the exploitation embrace; giant amount of seven.62 millimeter particular ammunition, 1 PKT belt, 1 AK-47 rifle journal, Rocket Propelled Grenade Bomb and different sundry gadgets.

“Equally, troops at Bitta foiled a lethal terrorists’ infiltration assault. The resilient troops in the course of the tried infiltration, engaged the insurgents with superior hearth energy, ensuing within the neutralization of a number of terrorists, amongst whom was a senior Quiad Commander, Ibn Khalid and in addition their cameraman.

“Troops additionally recovered weapons, AK 47 magazines and the terrorists’ camcorder whereas exploitation continued to make sure the terrorists are denied freedom of motion. In different subsidiary operations throughout the interval, a complete of 17 terrorists had been neutralised in varied offensives from the Sambisa enclaves as much as Madagali and kaga LGAs with a number of logistic gadgets and bikes additionally captured.”

Kovangiya added that the navy increased authorities recommended the troops for his or her present of resilience, and urged them to maintain the combat in opposition to the insurgents.