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Operation Crackdown: Nigerian troops under fierce attack from Boko Haram

Nigerian troops burn Boko Haram den

Nigerian troops burn Boko Haram den

Nigerian Army troops involved in the clearance of Boko Haram terrorists and rescue operations in Sambisa forest nicknamed “Operation CRACKDOWN”came under intense 40 minutes attack mounted by the insurgents while on harbour on Wednesday evening, Colonel Sani Usman, acting Director, Army Public Relations said in a statement released on Thursday morning.

According to the statement, the terrorists came in five Toyota Hilux vehicles mounted with Anti-Aircraft guns which they fired along with 81mm mortar.

But he said the battle-ready troops rose to the occasion and repelled the attack and pursued the terrorists who withdrew in disarray towards the river line of Izza-Mainyakare axis.

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“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,” Colonel Usman said.

The Army spokesperson added that the troops maintained the highest level of alertness and vigilance at the harbour area and will further exploit and continue with the clearance operation.

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