The Nigerian Army on Sunday said its operatives killed 105 Boko Haram insurgents during an encounter at Buni Gari in Gujba Local Government of Yobe State. Buni Gari is less that 7 km from the 27 Task Force Brigade in Buni Yadi which also accommodates the Nigerian Army Special Forces School.
The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, in a statement made available to newsmen said the operations took place at the outskirts of Buni Gari village in Yobe. He said the insurgents were planning a heavy attack on the village.
Col. Sagir Musa pointed out that the operation was carried out by troops of Sector 2, Operation Lafiya Dole, led by their Commander, Brig. Gen. Lawrence Araba.
The statement said Mr Araba informed Mr Buratai that “the recent success was as a result of intelligence report which revealed a plan by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists to attack the village”.
“Based on intelligence received about the plan by the terrorists to attack Buni Gari, our troops swiftly intercepted and engaged the criminals in fierce battle that led to the killing of 105 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists as well as the capture of several arms and ammunition from the criminals.
“Initial situation reports that 10 terrorists were neutralised. However, following exploitation by our troops, a total of 105 Boko Haram/ISWAP criminals are confirmed to have met their waterloo as a result of the encounter and some of the pictures are here for you to see sir,” He added.
The army spokeman also disclosed that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai felt elated about the success recorded after he was briefed by the commander during his visit to the wounded soldiers at the Field Ambulance Logistics Base III Damaturu and the Special Forces School, Buni Yadi.
According to the Sector II Commander Operation Lafiya Dole, apart from neutralizing the insurgents, the troops have recovered five (5) AK-47 Rifles, three (3) GPMG, one (1) Duska Anti Aircraft Gun, one (1) PKT Gun, two (2) handheld radio, while one (1) terrorists’ gun truck was destroyed.
He added that several ammunition and ammunition links, two (2) hand grenades, two (2) magazines with ammunition and assorted hard drugs were seized.
