Operation KARYA GWUIWA: Boko Haram suffer heavy losses
- The Nigerian Army is trudging on in its quest to rid the country of terrorists
- This is despite the recent loss of one of its commanders
- Operation KARYA GWUIWA is ongoing
The Nigerian Army troops of 27 TASK FORCE BRIGADE have continued its ongoing clearance operation against Boko Haram terrorists in a joint Operation nicknamed "Operation KARYA GWUIWA".
In line with that, the formation has carried out clearance operations on suspected Boko Haram terrorists hideouts at Ajigin, Golgore, Njibulla, Doksa 1, 2 and 3 villages located at southern parts of Borno State.
During the operation, they neutralized 37 Boko Haram terrorists at Ajigin and recovered 3 AK-47 rifles, a statement by Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman stated.
A vigilante group member however lost his life while six soldiers were wounded during the clearance operation.
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The troops also captured one Boko Haram terrorist named Musa Jubril and one female believed to be sex slave in captivity by the insurgents.
The statement further stated that eight motorcycles, stored raw foodstuffs and bedding were also recovered from the terrorists hid-out.
Not deterred, the troops have continued with the clearance operation and also maintaining blocking positions to further neutralize and destroy any fleeing Boko Haram terrorists.
Meanwhile, there have been out pouring of emotions by Nigerians over the death of Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu Ali.
Ali and four other soldiers were killed late on Friday, November 4 by Boko Haram insurgents after a fierce battle, a statement by Usman announced this morning.
Ali, a recipient of the Chief of Army Staff Award for exceptional bravery and excellence, led the army units that recovered Gamboru-Ngala, Baga and several communities from the terrorists.
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His death came at a time the Nigerian troops are gradually flushing out the insurgents into extinction with sustained attacks on their hideouts.
Source: Legit.ng
