Troops Thwart Terrorist Attack on Kukawa, Kills 8 ISWAP Members

 

By Lazarus Zakaa, Abuja.

The Defence Headquarters DHQ,  says, troops of Operation Lafiya Dole had on 18th August, 2020,thwart  deadly attack plotted by ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists targeted at troops’ location  in Kukawa town of Borno state.

This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday, by the Coordinator Defence Media Operations (DMOs), Major General John Enenche.

The statement said, “the deliberate attack by the criminal elements aimed at infiltrating the town as well as thwarting the rebuilding and resettlement efforts by the government for the displaced people caused by the ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists activities in the North East”.

Gen. Enenche further revealed that, during the incident, 8 BHTs were neutralized and uncomfirmed number escaped with gun shots wounds.

The Coordinator however regretted that about 3 soldiers were fatally wounded and later gave up at the military medical reception station at kukawa military location.

According to him, two other soldiers also sustained injuries and were currently receiving treatment at the military medical station.

“It could be recalled that on 29 July 2020, the Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum flagged off the re-opening of Munguno-Cross Kauwa-Kukawa Road which was followed almost immediately with the resettlement of some of the displaced people from Kukawa and life was already picking up in the town.

“The attack by the terrorists was therefore a deliberate attempt to reverse the milestone achievements recorded regarding IDPs in the areas of; peace building, reconstruction, rehabilitation and resettlement efforts by the government.

“The situation in Kukawa is now calm with troops in full control.

“The Nigerian Armed Forces wishes to assure the general public that there is no going back in its struggle to see to the rebuilding and resettlement efforts for the displaced people.

“The futile attempt by the terrorists to thwart it only spurred the gallant troops for more decisive action.

“The people of Kukawa are therefore advised to go about their normal lawful businesses without any hindrance.

“They are also enjoined to always avail the troops and other security agencies with credible information about the terrorists and any suspicious persons accordingly.”

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