The Nigerian military, on Monday, said troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE fighting insurgents in the North-East killed nine terrorists during a clearance operation in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
Coordinator of Defence Media Operation, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, in a statement, said acting on credible intelligence on the activities of terrorists at Hamdaga Makaranta town in Gwoza, troops of 192 Battalion supported by the Air Task Force on Sunday, September 6, 2020, raided the location.
According to him, “Troops also cleared nine identified isolated BHT/ISWAP structures and farmlands in the area.
READ ALSO: https://www.thexpressng.com/2020/09/07/again-gunmen-raid-kaduna-communities-kill-3-abduct-7-others/
“Furthermore, they successfully rescued seven kidnapped victims comprising two females and five children.
“Currently the gallant troops have dominated the area with aggressive patrols.”
Gen. Enenche said that the Military High Command had congratulated the Force for their gallantry, dexterity and courage, urging them to intensify the onslaught against the criminal elements in the North-East.
