The Nigerian Army has announced the elimination of ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorist in Yobe and Borno states by its 120 Task Force Battalion, Sector 2, Joint Task Force (JTF), North East (NE) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK).

The Army said on Monday that the defeat of the terrorists by the gallant troops was part of consolidating on their operational feat against the criminal elements.

It further said that the defeat which the terrorists suffered, happened during a fierce encounter at Goniri, Yobe State on Saturday.

“Troops recorded this feat in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF),” Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, said.

Nwachukwu, who made this known in a statement, added: “In a clearance operation code named ‘Operation DOMINANCE I’, along the insurgents’ route of manouvre at Ngirbua village, the gallant troops neutralized two BH/ISWAP terrorists following a ferocious battle, while others, bowing to troops’ superior firepower retreated in disarray.

“The troops recoveredone AK 47 Rifle, one FN rifle and a motorcycle. These are aside other equipment recovered by troops.

“The troops in conjunction with CJTF are currently, combing the general area to track down the fleeing insurgents”.

He said that on Sunday 30 January 2022, troops of Sector 3 Operation HADIN KAI deployed at Forward Operating Base Magumeri came in contact with the terrorists while on a fighting patrol around Mallumti general area of Borno State.

“In the firefight that ensued, the dogged troops neutralized three terrorists and recovered three AK47 Rifles, one magazine, quantity 23 of 7.62mm special ammunition, one pick-up truck, two solar panels, seven mobile phones, food stuff and provisions, among others,” Nwachukwu stated.

He urged the people of Yobeand Borno states to support the troops with actionable information on the movement of any insurgent in their localities.