Troops of the Multi-National Joint Task Force, M-NJTF on Friday neutralized attacks by Boko Haram insurgents in Baga.
A statement signed by Col. Muhammad Dole, Chief Military Public Information Officer of the M-NJTF and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN said that the troops inflicted heavy casualties on the terrorists.
"In continuation with conduct of Operation GAMA AIKI by Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in its Area of Operation (AOO), the troops of sector 3 in Baga, (Nigeria) had successfully repelled Boko Haram terrorists attacks and cleared more villages around Kangarwa and Doron Naira villages.
"A total of 25 x BHT were feared died, 2 x Trucks mounted with AA guns and one was captured.
"Also among seized weapons were, 1 x 60mm Mortar, 2 x RPG tubes, 12 x AK 47 rifles, 1 x LMG, 1 x GPMG, assorted ammunitions of various caliber, including a vehicle.
"During the encounter some terrorists were killed, 2 x AK 47 rifles and 3 x Motorcycles, 7 x Jericans of PMS, as well as assorted drugs were recovered.
"Also, during all these combat operations, the Sector lost 1 x officer and a soldier, with 7 soldiers wounded in action.
"The wounded personnel were swiftly evacuated to the nearest medical centre for treatment,’’ the statement said.
It added that the troops of Sector 1 at Makary area (Cameroon) were continuing to dominate the villages and other areas already cleared of terrorists.
"Unfortunately during one of the fighting patrols around general of Mordasse, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded on patrol team and wounded 5 personnel and damaged one of the vehicles.
"Both the wounded personnel and vehicle were safely evacuated and the wounded are in stable condition. The cohesion and the fighting spirit of the troops remain high."
NAN
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