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How Nigerian troops survived terrorists’ ambush in Borno – Army
The Nigerian Army said on Monday that its troops have survived another ambush by the Boko Haram terrorists in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno.
The army said the encounter took place when troops of 153 Task Force Battalion deployed at New Marte embarked on fighting patrol to Dikwa to hunt and destroy remnants of the insurgents.
The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, disclosed these in a statement in Abuja.
According to him, the troops encountered an ambush staged against them by some remnants of the Boko Haram insurgents along the patrol route at Ala Village, 7 km away from New Marte.
The statement said: “The ambush was reinforced with a crudely prepared Improvised Explosive Device planted by them against the troops.
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“In a rare display of boldness, resilience and faithful service to their fatherland, the troops turned around the initial setback and dealt a devastating blow on the criminals.
“Having so clearly asserted their superiority in the ensuing firefight, the criminal insurgents were forced to flee in disarray.
“The gallant troops then embarked on a relentless pursuit of the scampering insurgents who abandoned some of their fighting equipment in utter confusion.”
Iliyasu disclosed that the troops recovered two Gun Trucks, two Anti-Air Craft Guns, 2,080 Rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition and 26 Rounds of 12.7 mm Armour Piercing Incendiary ammunition at the end of the pursuit and exploitation.
The media coordinator added that three AK 47 Rifles, six Rounds of 12.7 mm (Belted), one AOJOE motorcycle, some clothes, foodstuffs and mechanical tools belonging to the criminals were also captured by the troops.
According to him, most of the Boko Haram criminal elements were believed to have escaped with varying degrees of gunshot wounds.
“However, troops continue to dominate the area with patrols to deny the criminal insurgents freedom of action,” he added.
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