Ground troops of Sector 3 and Air Task Force (ATF), Operation LAFIYA DOLE on Saturday inflicted heavy casualties on Boko Haram/Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) who attempted to attack Monguno town ion Borno State.
This disclosure was made by Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations on Sunday. Enenche informed that 20 Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters were neutralized and four gun trucks were destroyed during the attack. He said that troops also captured some of the terrorists and their equipment.
"The Ground troops of Sector 3 and Air Task Force Operation LAFIYA DOLE successfully repelled an attack on Mungonu town in Borno State on Saturday, 13 June 2020. During the combined brave Sector 3 counter-attack and precise ISR and ammunitions delivered by the Air Task Force.
"Twenty Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters were neutralized and four of their gun trucks were destroyed. The troops also captured some of the terrorists and their equipment. The High Command of the Armed Forces of Nigeria commends the land component and Air Task Force of Operation LAYIYA DOLE for the dexerity and professionalism exhibited during this operation."
