3HOURS ENCOUNTER: TROOPS RECOVER ARMS AND AMMUNITION WHILE REPELLING BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS - COL. USMAN

Following combined clearance operations against Boko Haram terrorists from other parts of our neighbouring countries, escaping terrorists attempted an incursion into our troops position while in harbour at Kangarwa yesterday evening.

The troops dealt decisively with the fleeing terrorists and recovered arms and ammunitions from them in an encounter that lasted for about 3 hours. Quite a number of the Boko Haram terrorists were killed, while several others escaped with gun shot wounds. 

Unfortunately, 8 soldiers and 2 Civilian JTF were however wounded in action during the encounter. They have since been evacuated for proper medical attention. They are in stable condition and responding to treatment.

In addition, one of the troop’s Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle caught fire following a Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) shot that affected the fuel tank and other electrical fittings. The troops however quickly put off the fire.

Nigeria: 9 Killed In Fresh Plateau Attack, 3 People Arrested With Ammunition

NAN - The Nigeria Police in Plateau state said nine persons were killed on Tuesday night attack on Angwan-Waran in Riyom Local Government Area of the State.

Plateau state police Commissioner,  Mr Chris Olakpe, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Jos on Wednesday that the attackers had fled the area before the arrival of security agents. He said the police and other personnel of the Special Task Force (STF) maintaining the peace in Plateau, had stepped in and restored normalcy to the area.