Troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI have foiled an attempted attack by Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province terrorists, on Babangida town in Yobe State on Wednesday.
Gatekeepers News reports that Brigadier General Director Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement, said the terrorists were also prowling for logistics replenishment but were met with a fierce counter attack from the vigilant troops which forced them to retreat in disarray.
The statement added that: “In the counter attack, the gallant troops captured one gun truck, one Dushka Anti Aircraft Gun, two AK 47 rifles and unprimed Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) from the fleeing terrorists. Further exploitation by the troops is still ongoing.
“The dogged troops have been commended by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya for their vigilance and swiftness in countering the attack. He also encouraged them to remain focused and avoid any form of distraction from the terrorists, who are desperate to make face saving moves, having suffered enormous depletion in their ranks.
“Law-abiding people of Yobe State and North East in general, are assured of the Chief of Army Staff’s determination to finally rout the Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists from their hideouts. They are also encouraged to continue to avail troops with actionable information that would enhance speedy execution of ongoing Counter Terrorism Counter Insurgency operations in the region.”
