Following credible information of planned efforts by Boko Haram terrorists to attack Damaturu, troops of Sector 2, Operation Lafiya Dole, successfully laid an ambush which led to the killing of many Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) who attempted to attack Damaturu, Yobe State at about 5:15 pm on Tuesday.
The Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations Lt Njoka Irabor said the vigilant troops ambushed the terrorists few metres ahead of Maisandari community at the outskirts of the city.
He said the terrorists were overwhelmed by the superior fire power of the gallant troops and the well-coordinated air support, from the Air Component of Operation Lafiya Dole.
He noted that in the process, many terrorists met their waterlooand some were also wounded
Items recovered include; two Gun Trucks, two Anti-Aircraft Guns, one 60 Millimetre Mortar,four AK 47 Rifles, one General Purpose Machine Gun and one 245 Rounds of 7.62 mm (NATO)
He said the troops have embarked on hot…
