Troops of 121 Battalion of 26 Task Force Brigade of
Operation LAFIYA DOLE in furtherance of the on going cleatance operations on
Friday, 27th October 2017, displayed gallantry as a potent fighting force by
routing out Boko Haram terrorists who were taking refuge in the surroundings of
Dure, Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State.
The troops engaged the terrorists and smoked them out of
their hideouts at Jango, Nduma, Gobara, Bala Ibrahim, Fulani Rogo and Takwala
villages and environs in Gwoza Local Government Area.
During the operations, the troops neutralised 3 Boko Haram
terrorists and captured one other terrorist alive. While several terrorists
were beleived to have escaped with gunshot wounds.
The troops also recovered one Fabrique Nationals (FN) rifle,
one G3 rifle, charged magazines and a pair of military camouflage uniform
suspected to be used by the terrorists to disguise as military personnel.
Unfortunately, one soldier sustained injury during the
operation. He has since been evacuated to the unit's Regimental Aid Post, for
more medical attention.
The captured terrorist has been taken into custody for
further interrogation and onward passage to relevant agencies.
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