OPERATION HADIN KAI: Troops Eliminates Six Boko Haram In Kumshe Town
By Lazarus Zakaa
The Military says it’s Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) deployed at the Forward Operational Base (FOB) of 152 Battalion, Kumshe on Sunday, 20 June 2021 neutralised six Boko Haram terrorists on a suicidal infiltration attempt into the camp.
A statement released by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachuckwu said, the terrorists mounted on 4 Gun Trucks and several motorcycles attempted to infiltrate and attack the camp through the northern part of the troops’ deployment, but were met with the fierce fire of the highly alert troops, resulting in the instant killing of 6 BHTs.
According to him, troops, who remained dogged and sustained heavy gun fire on the terrorists during the encounter, routed and forced the terrorists to flee in total disarray, leading to the capture of six AK 47 Rifles, one hand held grenade, assorted drugs and other First Aid items.
The statement also said, the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Faruk Yahaya has lauded the troops’ high level of alertness and fighting spirit, urging them to sustain the momentum and ensure that the remnants of terrorists hibernating in the area are completely clear
