Troops kill 13 terrorists, capture 2 gun trucks in a failed attempt to attack Geidam

Thirteen terrorists have been killed after troops of 159 Battalion in Sector 2 in conjunction with the Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE on Monday intercepted and engaged some elements of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists who attempted to attack Geidam town, of Yobe State following a heavy exchange of fire.

The terrorists who succumbed to superior fire power from the troops were forced to retreat, scampered in disarray into different locations and within surrounding bushes while troops continue in pursuit of the fleeing terrorists.

Items recovered during the encounter include; two gun trucks with DUSHKHA Guns and Six AK 47 rifles.

According to the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche: ”The terrorists have been subdued while the situation in Geidam town and environs has been normalized and troops are currently on a follow up/exploitation operation”.

He added that there was no casualty or loss of equipment on the part of the troops.