In this regard, several heavy weaponry including Armoured Main Battle Tanks, several armed Gun trucks, Hilux Vans and IEDS making equipment were recovered after scores of the terrorists were neutralized in a gun battle at Camp Zairo.
A statement from Army headquarters giving details of the operation said, “Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have been making tremendous progress in the ongoing clearance operations nicknamed Operation DEEP PUNCH II.
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“On Tuesday 30th January 2018, the advancing troops had contact with Boko Haram terrorists and engagement ensued.
“During the encounter, they were able to recover an Eagle Main Battle Tank (EMBT), 1 VBL, 1 AK-47 Rifle, a Police Teargas Rifle, religious books, many Gas cylinder and bags of fertilizer, ostensibly for Improvised Explosives Devices making.
“Other items destroyed by the gallant troops include 7 Gun trucks, 4 Trucks, 5 Hilux, 1 Prado Jeep, 1 Golf car, 4 Mitsubishi pick up, 1 Hiace bus, several Motorcycles, makeshift shelters, tentages and household items.”
Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Relations
