Three Terrorists Killed as Operation Lafiya Dole Troops On Patrol Encounter Eight Kilometers Ahead of Buni-Gari, Yobe State

Three terrorists have been killed while scores of insurgents escaped with various degrees of injuries as troops of Combat Team 1, Operation KANTANA JIMLAN on long range admin patrol along Buni Yadi – Buni Gari axis encountered multiple Improvised Explosive Devices and Boko Haram Terrorists’ ambush, eight kilometers ahead of Buni-Gari in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State on the 18 of May 2020.

Sadly, two soldiers paid the supreme price as a result of the IED explosion.

Additionally, a recovery truck, one troops carrying vehicle and a water tanker that ran into the IED were destroyed by fire.

However, due to mental snap/distress occasioned by fog of war, two of the soldiers who escaped the IED and terrorists’ ambush recorded the incident with uncomplimentary remarks, about the Nigerian Army and her leadership, which was released on the social media.

Although this kind of outburst is expected in war, the soldiers involved have been identified and would undergo observation and counselling.

In a statement, the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche said the Armed Forces of Nigeria will remain unwavering in its quest to end the terrorism and will do everything possible to ensure there is no repeat of this kind of traumatic incident/outburst.