The Nigerian Army has announced that its troops, along with hybrid force elements, have successfully taken out 8 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists at Ukuba, a well-known hideout for terrorists in the notorious Sambisa Forest.
Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, revealed in a statement on Monday that the operation, conducted on Sunday, March 10, 2024, resulted in a fierce gun battle that inflicted heavy losses on the terrorist group, forcing them to retreat and abandon their camp in disarray.
During a separate clearance operation on the same day in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, troops also combed through Dan Birgima, Ungwan Noma, Katoge, and Pauwa Villages.
Two insurgents were eliminated during this operation, and a significant amount of weapons and other items were recovered, including three AK-47 Rifles, 8 Magazines, 57 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 3 Baofeng Radio sets, 12 Baofeng Radio Chargers, and one Bandolier.
The statement further revealed that a civilian who had been held captive by the insurgents for days was successfully rescued by the troops. Additionally, two Motorbikes and makeshift structures in the insurgents’ camp were destroyed.
In another operation, troops cleared Dandalla, Madada, Dogon Karfe, Hayi, Gobirawan, and Kango Kuyambana villages in Gusau and Maru Local Government Areas of Zamfara State.
Two insurgents were neutralized during this encounter, and weapons and equipment were recovered, including one AK-47 rifle, 3 fabricated guns, 2 rounds of Anti-Aircraft ammunition, one Motorbike, and 2 Solar panels.
Furthermore, in South Eastern Nigeria, troops raided and destroyed an IPOB/ESN Fighters’ firearms production factory located between Ekoli Edda and Amangwu Ohafia communities in Abia and Ebonyi States. The dissidents’ camp was fortified with fire trenches/sandbag parapets and powered by a 15 KVA Generator. The troops recovered two fabricated AK-47 rifles, one Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bomb, two IPOB/ESN flags, as well as Welding and Filing machines from the factory.
The statement concluded by urging the public to continue supporting the Nigerian Army, sister services, and other security agencies in the ongoing fight against the nation’s adversaries.
