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Troops Neutralize Boko Haram, ISWAP Terrorists, Recover, Gun Truck, Anti Aircraft Gun, Others

Troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force(JTF) North East(NE) Operation HADIN KAI(OPHK) have dealt decisively with Boko Haram(BH) and Islamic State West Africa Province(ISWAP) terrorists, who made frantic attempt to infiltrate the ancient town of Biu, Borno State.

The criminal elements met their Waterloo, when the gallant troops of 231 Battalion and 331 Artillery Regiment swiftly routed them in a failed incursion at Maina Hari village in Biu on Saturday15 January 2022.

Acccording to the statement by Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director Army Public Relations,  on Sunday, said in the intense battle, troops unleashed superior fire power on the terrorists, neutralizing five BH/ISWAP terrorists, compelling others to withdraw in disarray.

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The statement maintained that the gallant troops also captured from the terrorists include: one gun truck, one Deshka M Anti Aircraft Gun, one HK 21 Machine Gun, one Rocket Propelled Grenade Bomb, 137 rounds of 12.7mm Anti-Aircraft Rounds amongst others.

Adding that Troops are currently in pursuit of the fleeing terrorists.

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