Troops ambush Boko Haram terrorists heading towards Damaturu

By Andrew Orolua, Abuja

Nigerian troops acting on credible information on Tuesday evening ambushed Boko Haram terrorists who were on their way to attack Damaturu, Yobe State.

The Daily Times gathered that the timely interception of the terrorists by troops of Sector 2, Operation LAFIYA DOLE save the residents of Damaturu some of who were seen on Tuesday hurriedly leaving the town in panic.

Late last night a statement signed by Lieutenant Njoka Irabor, Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations

Sector 2 Operation LAFIYA DOLE, said that troops “ambush led to the extermination of many Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs), that attempted to attack Damaturu, Yobe State at about 5:15 pm, Tuesday the 9th of April 2019.”

He said the incident occurred few metres ahead of Maisandari community at the outskirts of the city of Damaturu.

According to him, the terrorists were overwhelmed by the superior fire power of the gallant troops and the well-coordinated air support, from the Air Component of Operation LAFIYA DOLE.

“Consequently, many terrorists met their waterloo, some were also wounded and the following items/equipment were recovered;

2 x Gun Trucks, 2x Anti-Aircraft Guns,

1 x 60 Millimeter Mortar, 4 x AK 47 Rifles, 1x General Purpose Machine Gun, 1,245 rounds of 7.62 mm (NATO)”

The troops, he added, have embarked on hot pursuit of the fleeing terrorists, mop up/combing of the general area.