By FOLUSHO ALADE, ABUJA
Troops of Operation Tura Takaibango in conjunction with the air task force of operation lafiya Dole have destroyed seven Boko Hara/Iswap terrorists’ gun trucks in the Marte axis of Marte Local Government Area of Borno State.
According to a report from the Defence Media Operations (DMO) unconfirmed number of the terrorists was also eliminated in the operation.
The report contained in a press release signed by BRIG GEN BERNARD ONYEUKO, acting director Defence Media Operations said:
“Troops of Operation TURA TAKAIBANGO in conjunction with the Air Task Force Operation LAFIYA DOLE have effectively destroyed 7 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists’ gun trucks and decimated several unconfirmed number of the terrorists when they attempted to attack their location at the outskirts of Marte in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State.
“The gallant troops, based on reliable information about the attack, had positioned themselves in an ambush site where they tactically withdrew to, and awaited the arrival of the terrorists before they opened fire which led to fierce battle that resulted in the successes recorded as indicated above.
“The troops are still engaged in pursuit of the fleeing terrorists for further exploitation. Further details of interest to members of the public will be communicated later”. The statement said
