Army has confirmed the death of General in Askira Uba encounter.
Gatekeepers News reports that the troops of Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised several Islamic West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during a recent encounter.
The encounter happened in the Askiba Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, North East Nigeria.
During the encounter with the terrorists, the Nigerian Army lost a Senior officer, Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusu.
This was disclosed in a statement by Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu.
The statement read, “Troops of Joint Task Force, North East Operation HADIN KAI have neutralized several Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during a recent encounter in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.
“In the fierce encounter which is still raging as at the time of filling this report, troops supported by the Air Component of OPHK have deployed five A – Jet, two A-29, two Dragon combat with which they destroyed nine Gun Trucks and One APC.
“Sadly, a gallant senior officer Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusu and three soldiers paid the supreme sacrifice in a very rare display of gallantry as they provided reinforcement in a counter offensive against the terrorists, and successfully defended the location. The family of the senior officer and soldiers have been contacted.
“The Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya deeply commiserates with the families and relations of the fallen heroes. He has also directed that the troops continue in the ferrocious counter offensive and hot pursuit to eliminate the remnant of the fleeing terrorists.”
