Two Boko Haram insurgents have been killed in last night’s attack on Babangida, Tarmuwa Local Government in Yobe State.
The Nation reports that the insurgents launched an attack on the town where they engaged security forces in gun battle.
While the details of the attack were not clear, the Army has released details said two of the attackers were killed and several weapons recovered.
The Director Army Public Relations Brigadier General ONYEMA NWACHUKWU in a statement said the insurgents were out to replenish their dwindling logistics.
The statement reads: “Troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised two Islamic State West Africa Province/ Boko Haram insurgents during a counter attack by troops responding to insurgents’ infiltration attempt into Babangida community in Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State, on Sunday 26 September 2021.
“Owing to the logistics blockade imposed on the insurgents, the criminals now desperately indulge in pillaging activities in order to replenish their dwindling logistics.
“The insurgents made futile effort to infiltrate and pillage the community, but were met with a fierce counter attack by the vigilant troops, forcing them to withdraw in disarray, leaving traces of blood littering their route as they fled.
“Aside inflicting casualty on the insurgents, the gallant troops also captured one BHT/ISWAP Heckler and Koch 21 Guns, Three AK 47 rifle magazines, 213 links of 7.62mm (NATO) and two grenades. Further exploitation by the troops is still ongoing.”
The statement also conveyed the commendations of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Faruq Yahaya over their gallantry in dealing with the insurgents.
The statement also called on all law abiding citizens in the northeast to go about their lawful duties and report any criminal elements within their midst