BOKO HARAM ATTACK TROOPS AT IZZA

Yesterday, Wednesday 4th May 2016 e at
about 7.00pm in the evening, Boko Haram
terrorists attacked our troops involved in
the clearance and rescue operations in
Sambisa forest nicknamed “Operation
CRACKDOWN”, while on harbour.
The terrorists who came in 5 Toyota Hilux
vehicles mounted with Anti-Aircraft guns
which they fired along with 81mm mortar.
The battle ready troops rose to the
occasion and repelled the attack and
pursued the terrorists that withdrew in
disarray towards the river line of Izza-
Mainyakare axis.
The attack lasted for about 40 minutes
without any casualty on our troops while
an unconfirmed number of Boko Haram
terrorists were killed. The troops
recovered an 81mm mortar tube from
the terrorists.
The troops maintain highest level
alertness and vigilance at the harbour
area. They will further exploit and
continue with the clearance operation.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations