The Nigerian Army says its troops, in conjunction with elements of the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, have neutralized three terrorists.
A statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, said the troops recovered one Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle, one gun truck, one Dushka Machine Gun, one AK 47 Rifle and one locally fabricated gun.
According to the statement, the troops also captured one Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) Bomb, 273 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one pumping machine, 65 Dushka links, 48 General Purpose Machine Gun links and three motorbikes.
The statement added that during the offensive operation conducted on Wednesday 28 February 2024, the troops overran Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) Terrorists’ stronghold in the Timbuktu triangle in the Lake Chad Region.
“The insurgents attacked our troops with Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED), mortar, gun trucks and motorbikes, but fell under the overwhelming superior fire power of the troops, forcing them to abandon their stronghold, armaments and equipment in disarray.
“The gallant troops who are still exploiting the success in pursuit of the routed insurgents recovered a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle, gun truck mounted with an anti-aircraft gun and a cache of arms and ammunition, after a fierce battle with insurgents,” the statement said.
Troops neutralize three terrorists In Timbuktu, recover arms
