The Nigerian Army says its troops of Operation DESERT SANITY V have neutralised at least 15 terrorists in Yobe State.
In a post by counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, on Sunday, he stated that troops also destroyed a suspected logistics base during a precision operation around Lamusheri Village in Gujba Local Government Area of the state.
Makama revealed that the early morning operation on February 22 followed weeks of intelligence gathering supported by satellite imagery and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance air platforms, which identified the location as a terrorist attack launch point and logistics hub.
He said that troops, alongside members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, came under fire while approaching the target but tactically outflanked the insurgents and cut off their escape routes.
According to the source, during the ensuing firefight, 15 terrorists were neutralised, while several others escaped with suspected gunshot wounds.
He added that security personnel also discovered extensive defensive structures at the site and destroyed all identified life-support facilities used by the group.
“In addition, five tricycles and two vehicles allegedly used for attacks and logistics were destroyed and set ablaze with their contents.
“Recovered items included a cache of arms and ammunition, as well as two bandoliers and camel pouches,” the source said.
The military said two personnel sustained gunshot wounds during the operation but were in stable condition, adding that the general security situation in the area remained calm but unpredictable, while troop morale and combat efficiency remained high.
