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Troops Kill 5 in “Decisive Blow” on Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists in Biu, Northeast Nigeria

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.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
16 January 2022

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