Military Suffers Casualties in War Against Boko Haram in Borno

BY SEGUN ADEBAYO, ABUJA – The Coordinator of Directorate of Defence Media Operations (DDMO), Major General John Enenche has said that between 21 and 23 March 21 and 23, 2020, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, suffered some casualties in Alagarmo axis of Borno State.

General Enenche said the unfortunate incident followed a successful clearance and fighting patrol operation to Gorgi in Borno State which must have been as a result of suspected local informants alleged to have leaked the movements of Nigerian troops to Boko Haram terrorists.

The terrorists were believed to have cashed in on the information provide them by their local collaborators to stage an ambush and shot at military logistics trucks conveying fuels and ammunitions in the area.
The attack on the trucks triggered massive explosions that led to the death of 47 gallant troops of the Nigerian military.
General Eneche told journalists at a press briefing that during a consolidation operation, officers and men of OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE were ambushed by elements of Boko Haram terrorists during which the Nigerian military suffered some casualties in the unfortunate attack.
He however said that the Air Component of OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE scrambled immediately and provided Close Air Support to the ground troops.
According to him; “While the Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform as well as the fighter jets engaged the Boko Haram terrorists, killing some of them and immobilizing a gun truck.

“Some others who attempted to withdraw, were also mopped up by the jets in follow-on attacks.
“The Defence Headquarters commiserate with the families of our fallen gallant heroes who paid the supreme price in the course of defending our fatherland.
“We assure Nigerians that the Armed forces and other security agencies in furtherance of the objective of restoring peace and security in the North East and other parts of the country will continue to sustain the offensive against the enemies of our nation.”
A video of the military shows an assemblage of Boko Haram terrorists at locations before they were bombarded and totally obliterated by the air component of the OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE.