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The Digest:
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) have killed at least 20 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, including a senior commander identified as Abu Yusu, the Munzir of Dursula, in Goniri, Gujba Local Government Area, Yobe State. The operation, conducted from the night of March 9 into the early hours of March 10, foiled coordinated terrorist attacks on military positions under Sector 2 of Operation HADIN KAI. Army spokesperson Lt. Col. Sani Uba said troops responded with "superior firepower and tactical manoeuvres," forcing the terrorists to retreat in disarray. Weapons, ammunition, IEDs, and equipment were recovered, with additional terrorist bodies discovered during follow-up operations in the Timbuktu Triangle area. Some troops sustained injuries but are in stable condition. The military stated the area remains firmly under control, with aggressive follow-up operations ongoing.
Key Points
Sources: Army Statement, Premium Times, Daily Trust
The Digest:
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) have killed at least 20 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, including a senior commander identified as Abu Yusu, the Munzir of Dursula, in Goniri, Gujba Local Government Area, Yobe State. The operation, conducted from the night of March 9 into the early hours of March 10, foiled coordinated terrorist attacks on military positions under Sector 2 of Operation HADIN KAI. Army spokesperson Lt. Col. Sani Uba said troops responded with "superior firepower and tactical manoeuvres," forcing the terrorists to retreat in disarray. Weapons, ammunition, IEDs, and equipment were recovered, with additional terrorist bodies discovered during follow-up operations in the Timbuktu Triangle area. Some troops sustained injuries but are in stable condition. The military stated the area remains firmly under control, with aggressive follow-up operations ongoing.
Key Points
- Senior ISWAP commander Abu Yusu (Munzir of Dursula) killed.
- 20 terrorists eliminated in Goniri, Yobe State operation.
- Troops foiled coordinated attacks on military positions.
- Weapons, ammunition, and IEDs were recovered; bodies were found in follow-up.
- Injured troops stable; area under military control.
Sources: Army Statement, Premium Times, Daily Trust
