Following credible information of planned efforts by Boko Haram Terrorists to attack Damaturu, the Yobe State Capital, troops of Sector 2, Operation LAFIYA DOLE successfully laid an ambush, which led to the extermination of many of them.
The attempt to attack Damaturu took place on Tuesday at about 5:15pm.
The vigilant troops effectively ambushed the criminals few metres ahead of Maisandari community at the outskirts of the city of Damaturu.
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.
Many were killed, injured and their equipment recovered.
Among items recovered were two Gun Trucks; two Anti Aircraft Guns; one 60 Millimetre; four AK 47 Rifles; one General Purpose Machine Gun; and 1,245 Rounds of 7.62 mm (NATO).
A statement by the Nigerian Army on Tuesday said: “Troops have embarked on hot pursuit of the fleeing terrorists, mop up/combing of the general area is ongoing.
“Further details and possible recoveries would be provided on completion of the mop up operations.”