16 Boko Haram insurgents have been killed in an encounter with troops of Operation Lafiya Dole deployed in the Forward Operational Base (FOB) along Mairari in Monguno. The troops killed the insurgents at about 6.50 pm on Friday 27 July 2018, in Mairari, a village located in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno state.

recovered truck from insurgents

According a statement signed by the Deputy Director, Public Relations, theatre Command, Operation Lafiya Dole, Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu, the insurgents who were in three vehicles, including Gun trucks had infiltrated and attacked the community when troops at the FOB were alerted by locals.

According to him, the troops, supported by the Air Task Force, swiftly responded to the attack, killing 16 insurgents and capturing 2 Gun trucks abandoned by the insurgents.

recovered large cache  of arms, ammunition i

The Army also recovered 163 Rounds of anti-aircraft gun ammunition during the fierce encounter.

He however added that 4 civilians and a soldier sustained varying degrees of injury during the fire fight and have been promptly evacuated to a Military Hospital, where they are currently receiving medical attention.

recovered truck from insurgents

Meanwhile, the army, while assuring the people of their readiness to further combat terror, has also informed that the Base has been further reinforced with additional troops, adding that fighting patrols are on the trail of the insurgents who fled the attack.

The Army has further enjoined members of the community to remain vigilant and report any suspicious person(s) or activities as they go about their normal businesses as calm has since been restored and the people of Monguno Local Government Area have commenced their normal daily activities.