6 BHTs neutralised as military repairs attack on Kumshe
By Anthonia N. Okwuolise
Nigeria military says it has neutralised 6 Boko Haram Terrorists and injured several others while foiling an attack on Kumshe town, Bama Local Government Area, Borno state.
Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu,
Director, Army Public Relations on Monday disclosed that the repelling of the BHT attack was carried out by men of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) deployed at the Forward Operational Base (FOB) of 152 Battalion, Kumshe on Sunday.
Nwachukwu stated that the federal troop on “20 June 2021 gallantly dealt with elements of BHTs) on a suicidal infiltration attempt into the camp.
“The terrorists mounted on 4 Gun Trucks and several motorcycles attempted to infiltrate and attack the camp through the northern part of the troops’ deployment, but were met with fierce fire of the highly alert troops, resulting in the instant killing of 6 BHTs.
“The troops, who remained dogged and sustained heavy gun fire on the terrorists during the encounter, routed and forced the terrorists to flee in total disarray, leading to the capture of six AK 47 Rifles, one hand held grenade, assorted drugs and other First Aid items.
“The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Faruk Yahaya has lauded the troops’ high level of alertness and fighting spirit, urging them to sustain the momentum and ensure that the remnants of terrorists hibernating in the area are completely cleared.”