Troops of 159 Battalion in Sector 2 in conjunction with the Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have intercepted and engaged some Boko Haram/ISWAP criminals in a fierce exchange of fire when the terrorists attempted to attack Geidam town, in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State.
A statement by the Coordinator Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, said the terrorists were forced to retreat, scampered in disarray into different locations and within surrounding bushes.
At the moment, troops are on pursuit of the fleeing terrorists.
During the encounter, 13 terrorists were neutralized, two gun trucks with DUSHKHA Guns and Six AK 47 rifles were Captured.
Presently, the terrorists have been subdued and situation in Geidam town and environs has been normalized and troops are currently on a follow up/exploitation operation.
The statement added that there was no casualty or loss of equipment on the part of the troops.
Additional details to be communicated to the media as events unfold further.
