Troops repel Boko Haram attack in Gwoza, recover arms and equipment

Troops repel Boko Haram attack in Gwoza, recover arms and equipment

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai have repelled a midnight attack by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on a military position at Limankara, along the Gwoza road in Borno State.

Zagazola Makama report that the attack occurred at about 12:10 a.m. on Friday, July 25, when an unconfirmed number of insurgents attempted to infiltrate the Alpha Company location of 28 Task Force Brigade.

Sources told Zagazola that the troops swiftly engaged the terrorists in a firefight, forcing them to retreat in disarray after sustaining casualties.

During the encounter, one soldier was killed in action while another sustained injuries. The wounded personnel has been evacuated to the 23 Brigade Medical Centre for treatment, while the remains of the deceased have been duly recovered.

Items recovered from the fleeing terrorists include two Baofeng radios, one rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) charger, four empty magazines, and one loaded AK-47 magazine.

Although the number of terrorists killed or wounded could not be immediately confirmed, the military said pursuit operations were ongoing, with troops maintaining dominance of the general area.

“The general security situation in the area remains calm but unpredictable. Maximum vigilance and alertness are being maintained,”said the sources.

Troops repel Boko Haram attack in Gwoza, recover arms and equipment