16th January, 2022
Nigerian troops killed five members of of Boko Haram(BH) and Islamic State West Africa Province(ISWAP) terrorists as they foiled attempt by the insurgents to infiltrate the ancient town of Biu, Borno State on Saturday.
Brigadier Geneal Onyema Nwachukwu, Director, Army Public Relations who announced this in a statement on Sunday said the terrorists were routed in a failed incursion at Maina Hari village in Biu.
He added that the troops also captured one gun truck, one Deshka M Anti Aircraft Gun, one HK 21 Machine Gun, one Rocket Propelled Grenade Bomb, 137 rounds of 12.7mm Anti-Aircraft rounds amongst others from the terrorists.
Onyema said the troops are currently in pursuit of the fleeing terrorists.
His statement reads: “Troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force(JTF) North East(NE) Operation HADIN KAI(OPHK) have dealt decisively with Boko Haram(BH) and Islamic State West Africa Province(ISWAP) terrorists, who made frantic attempt to infiltrate the ancient town of Biu, Borno State.
“The criminal elements met their Waterloo, when the gallant troops of 231 Battalion and 331 Artillery Regiment swiftly routed them in a failed incursion at Maina Hari village in Biu on Saturday15 January 2022.
“In the intense battle, troops unleashed superior fire power on the terrorists, neutralizing five BH/ISWAP terrorists, compelling others to withdraw in disarray..
“The gallant troops also captured from the terrorists, one gun truck, one Deshka M Anti Aircraft Gun, one HK 21 Machine Gun, one Rocket Propelled Grenade Bomb, 137 rounds of 12.7mm Anti-Aircraft Rounds amongst others. Troops are currently in pursuit of the fleeing terrorists.