Troops Crush 20 Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists in Baga, Borno State

Over 20 Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists have been killed in a decisive intercept offensive operation by troops of 130 Battalion with the support of Army Super Camp Baga, after a fierce encounter at the north west of Baga town on the 17th of May 2020.

The criminals armed with mortars, rocket propelled grenades and small arms were heading to attack villages surrounding Baga, when the troops attacked their convoy with overwhelming fire power killing 20 of the insurgents and captured six AK 47 Rifles, 520 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and five 36 hand grenades.

However, nine soldiers were wounded in action with no loss of life.

In a statement, the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations said, The wounded soldiers have been  evacuated to Sector 3 hospital for treatment.

Reacting to the development, the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai  commended the gallant troops for their professionalism and charged them to remain resolute towards eradicating the criminals from the North East.