Troops of the 8 Task Force Division, Nigerian Army, on clearance operations under the auspices of Operation LAFIYA DOLE in the North East, on Sunday, had an encounter with Boko Haram terrorists at Chikun Gudu, northern part of Borno State.
In a release issued by Director Army Public Relations (DAPR), Brigadier- General Sani Kukasheka Usman, the troops lost four of its men in the encounter.
The release read thus: “During the encounter, the gallant troops neutralised quite a number of the terrorists, while others escaped with gunshot wounds. They also captured gun trucks, arms and ammunition as well as 14 terrorists.
“The troops captured 2 Toyota Gun trucks stolen from Niger Republic Defence Forces, 2 Toyota Hilux Gun trucks, one of which was taken by the Boko Haram terrorists from 153 Task Force Battalion location sometime back, a 25 HP Yamaha Outboard Engine, 2 Solar panels and 5 empty Belts of Anti-Aircraft Guns ammunition links.
“Others include 1 gun bipod, 12 pairs of Boko Haram terrorists fighters uniform, 5 flags, 37 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition, 84 copies of Holy Quran and 270 books on Islamic Literature.
“The troops also recovered and destroyed over 70 motorcycles used by the terrorists to launch attacks, 3 shops stocked with medical supplies, 3 other shops with provisions and 3 wooden boats.
“They also recovered 2 Niger Republic Drivers’ Licenses, 2 mobile telephone handsets and 2 Wooden Slates.
“Unfortunately 4 of soldiers were wounded in action and they have evacuated to a medical facility where they are receiving treatment.,” it said.