20 Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters killed, several captured in Nigerian Troops counter attack in Bornu

June 14 13:05 2020 by The Ajasa News Print This Article

By Martin Odiete, Abuja

The Nigeria Defence Media Operation has reported that its Ground troops of Sector 3  and  Air Task Force Operation LAFIYA DOLE successfully repelled attack on Monguno town and inflicted heavy casualties on Boko Haram /Islamic State of West Africa terrorists who attempted to breach Munguno Town in Borno State on Saturday, 13 June 2020.

In a statement by the DMO on Sunday, it said, “During the combined brave Sector 3 counter attack and precise ISR and ammunition delivery by the Air Task Force, 20 Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters were neutralized and 4 of their gun trucks destroyed. The troops were said to have also captured some of the terrorists and their equipment. 

“The High Command of the Armed Forces of Nigeria commends the Land component  and  Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE for the dexterity and professionalism exhibited during this operation. The troops are further encouraged to remain resolute and decisive in their ground and  air offensives in the theatre,”