By Gbenga Akingbule
At least 13 suspected Boko Haram terrorists were on Wednesday neutralised by troops of Operation HADIN KAI during a failed ambush/Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack on military convoy in Kareto, nothern part of Borno State.
Gatekeepers News reports thst the incident occurred while troops were providing escort to humanitarian trucks along Gubio – Damasak road.
A military source close to the Theatre of operation made the revelation adding that “the terrorists, detonated two command IEDs, followed with high volume of fire. However, the gallant troops, swiftly took position and professionally suppressed the insurgents with overwhelming fire power, eliminating 13 insurgents instantly, while others scampered in disarray.
“The troops further engaged the terrorists in pursuit, exploited the area and recovered 8 AK-47 rifles, ten AK-47 rifle magazines and large cache of 7.62 mm ammunition. Other items recovered include, camel bag and several rolls of detonating cord wires for making IEDs as well as several primed 7IED. Unfortunately, a soldier was slightly wounded in action but stable, 4 MRAP tyres damaged while two of the trucks were engulfed in flames during the encounter.
“The troops have sustained deliberate operations in the general area to deny the terrorists freedom of action while continuing with the humanitarian operations of providing security to the relief materials which have since been secured and moved to Damasak,” the source said.
