The Nigerian Army has said troops of 24 TF Brigade Operation HADIN KAI clashed with Boko Haram terrorists at Gamage Village in Borno State.
In a statement made available to newsmen, the army said after the encounter, five terrorists were neutralized.
The items recovered after the clash included two AK47 rifles, three dane guns, two AK47 magazines, 70 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, 7 local fabricated rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, four cell phones, three ATM cards and several bags of assorted foodstuff.
The statement continued, “In compliance with its role of search and rescue as well as responsibility towards safety of lives and property in the Nigerian Maritime environment. The Nigerian Navy Ship OKPABANA of Operation Delta Safe on 5 July 2022 responded to a distress message about a propulsion of a boat on transit in a swift reaction to the message located and rescued the 16 meters surfer passenger boat MV NUE SWIFT belonging to Lagos based oil service company.
‘The boat lost her propelling ability at Agbara Platform while transiting from Forcados to Bonny Mooring and drifted for 32 hours before being rescued by own troops. Accordingly, the crew and boat were handed over to Forward Base Operation Bonny on 6 July 2022.
‘The military high command commends troops in the frontlines for their timely interventions, encourages the general public to avail troops with credible and timely information on criminal activities.”