‘Six insurgents’ killed as troops prevent attack on Borno town

The army says six insurgents were killed on Sunday, after an attempt to attack Kumshe, a town in Borno state.

Onyema Nwachukwu, army spokesman, disclosed this in a statement, adding that the insurgents came in gun trucks.

Nwachukwu also noted that the remaining insurgents were forced to flee, after engaging in a gun battle with security operatives.

“Troops of Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) deployed at the Forward Operational Base (FOB) of 152 Battalion, Kumshe, on Sunday, 20 June, 2021, gallantly dealt with elements of Boko Haram terrorists (BHTs) on a suicidal infiltration attempt into the camp,” the army spokesman said.

“The terrorists mounted on 4 Gun Trucks and several motorcycles attempted to infiltrate and attack the camp through the northern part of the troops’ deployment, but were met with the fierce fire of the highly alert troops, resulting in the instant killing of 6 BHTs.

“The troops, who remained dogged and sustained heavy gunfire on the terrorists during the encounter, routed and forced the terrorists to flee in total disarray, leading to the capture of six AK 47 Rifles, one handheld grenade, assorted drugs and other First Aid items.”

Nwachukwu added that Faruk Yahaya, chief of army staff, commended the soldiers for their “high level of alertness and fighting spirit, urging them to sustain the momentum and ensure that the remnants of terrorists hibernating in the area are completely cleared”.