Troops neutralise eight terrorists in failed ambush operation in Borno

Troops neutralise eight terrorists in failed ambush operation in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 21 Special Armoured Brigade (21 SAB), in collaboration with Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and hybrid forces, have neutralised eight suspected terrorists during an ambush operation in Bama Local Government Area of Borno.

A military source told Zagazola Makama that the operation was carried out at about 2:06 a.m. on April 1 around the Gadangari axis, behind Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS), Bama.

The source said the troops conducted a planned ambush targeting suspected Boko Haram terrorists and their logistics collaborators operating around the area.

“While lying in wait, the troops intercepted terrorists’ collaborators and logistics suppliers moving towards Yale axis,” the source said.

He added that the troops engaged the targets in a brief exchange of fire, resulting in the neutralisation of eight terrorists, while others escaped with possible gunshot wounds.

The source further noted that follow-up operations were ongoing to track fleeing elements and dismantle their logistics networks in the area.

He assured that the situation remained under control, with troops maintaining aggressive posture in the general area.

Troops neutralise eight terrorists in failed ambush operation in Borno