..land and air components repel attack
…inflicts heavy casualities on Boko haram/Iswap terrorists
BY FOLUSHO ALADE, ABUJA
The fight against insurgency and other form of criminalities in the North-east got a boost with the report that the OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE land and air components has successfully repelled and attacked Boko haram/Iswap terrorists in Monguno, Borno state with the terrorists suffering heavy casualties .
A statement signed by the Coordinator of the Defence Media Operations (DMO), MAJOR GENERAL JOHN ENENCHE said :
“The Ground troops of Sector 3 and Air Task Force Operation LAFIYA DOLE successfully repelled attack on Monguno town and inflicted heavy casualties on Boko Haram /Islamic State of West Africa terrorists who attempted to breach Munguno Town in Borno State on Saturday, 13 June 2020.
“ During the combined brave Sector 3 counter attack and precise ISR and munition delivery by the Air Task Force, 20 Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters were neutralized and 4 of their gun trucks destroyed. The troops also captured some of the terrorists and their equipment”, ENENCHE said.
Speaking further in the statement, the DMO coordinator said the Military High Command commends the troops for their professionalism during the operation.
“The High Command of the Armed Forces of Nigeria commends the Land component and Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE for the dexterity and professionalism exhibited during this operation. The troops are further encouraged to remain resolute and decisive in their ground and air offensives in the theatre”, the statement concluded.
