Soldiers belonging to the Operation LAFIYA DOLE at harbour in Kangarwa on Sunday dealth a blow on suspected remnants of Boko Haram.
No fewer than 16 insurgents were killed while weapons were seized, during the encounter, which according to the army spokesman, was launched by the suspected terrorists at about 5:30pm on Sunday. One soldier also died in the operation.
“The alert troops rose to the occasion and dealt a decisive blow on the insurgents, by killing 16 of them and recovering arms and ammunitions from them.
“Weapons recovered from the insurgents include one Rocket Propelled Grenade seven tube, one
Rocket Propelled Grenade bomb, 11 AK-47 Rifle, a 60mm Mortar tube, a dozen of 60mm Mortar bombs, a 36 Hand Grenade, five AK-47 rifle magazines, one Gionee Handset and one Bandolier.
“Unfortunately, an officer and 11 soldiers were wounded in action during the encounter. We are glad to state they have all been treated at the unit’s medical facility and are all in stable condition.
“The troops have continued to intensify vigilance and high level of alertness through patrols and reconnaissance,” the army said.
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