File photo of Nigeria Army troops
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, while consolidating on their dogged push to deplete Boko Haram(BH) and Islamic State West Africa Province Terrorists (ISWAP) in Borno State, have recorded a decisive victory against the terrorists in Damask on Friday 7 January 2022.
This is according to a statement issued to newsmen on Saturday by The Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu.
Brig. Gen. Nwachukwu explained that the gallant troops, while conducting clearance operations, code named Operation DOMINANCE I, came in contact with the terrorists at an illegal market operated by the terrorists in Gallo Malawari Village.
“In the fierce encounter, three BH/ISWAP terrorists were neutralized, while others, bowing to superior firepower retreated in disarray”, he said.
Items recovered by the troops according to the Army spokesman, include- one AK 47 Rifle, a truck, two Motorcycles, four empty magazines and rounds of 7.62mm ammunition amongst others.
