By: Kingsley Omonobi
The Nigerian Military disclosed on Wednesday that its troops on anti-banditry operations in Niger State have neutralized scores of terrorists in a failed assault on Bangi neighborhood in Mariga Native Authorities Space of the state.
Lieutenant Colonel Apolonia Anele, Appearing Director, Military Public Relations, who made this recognized, stated that the troops, in collaboration with the Air Part of the Nigerian Air Power, engaged bandits numbering over 300 in Kwanar Dutse Forest.
“Sadly, seventeen courageous and gallant troopers paid the supreme value throughout the encounter, whereas ten others sustained various levels of damage.
‘The wounded personnel have been evacuated to a army medical facility, the place they’re receiving therapy and are in steady situation.
Lt. Col Anele stated the bandits had tried a night-time transit in direction of Kwatankoro Forest, the place they have been reportedly planning coordinated assaults on surrounding communities or in search of a secure haven to evade the stress from our operations in Zamfara State.
“Nonetheless, their motion and actions have been successfully disrupted by troops who engaged them in a fierce fire-fight that lasted over three hours.
Her assertion stated, “Sequel to the bottom engagement by Nigerian Military troops, the Nigerian Air Power carried out precision airstrikes on the terrorists’ withdrawal routes, delivering correct heavy bombardments on recognized terrorists’ areas.
“Though the precise variety of casualties couldn’t be ascertained, a number of blood trails alongside their escape routes presumably point out important enemy losses.
“Additional operation is ongoing to determine the complete extent of the injury inflicted on the terrorists.
“Regrettably, seventeen courageous and gallant troopers paid the supreme value throughout the encounter, whereas ten others sustained various levels of damage.
“The wounded personnel have been evacuated to a army medical facility, the place they’re receiving therapy and are in steady situation.
“The Chief of Military Workers, Lieutenant Common Oluwafemi Oluyede, has prolonged his heartfelt condolences to the households of our fallen heroes who made the last word sacrifice within the service of our nice nation, Nigeria.
“The Chief of Military Workers additionally directed the army medical groups to make sure the absolute best look after the injured troops.
“The related Nigerian Military departments have additionally been tasked to interact with the households of all our gallant warriors who’ve undoubtedly carried out their responsibility, most admirably.
“The Nigerian Military stays resolute in its mission to safe all communities and shield the lives and property of all our residents throughout the nation.
‘The sanctity of our freedom shall not be mortgaged and the Nigerian Military, in collaboration with the Nigerian Navy, the Nigerian Air Power, different safety businesses and naturally, the nice folks of our nation will proceed to work tirelessly to see an finish to terrorism, banditry and different types of criminality plaguing our society.
“Members of the general public are hereby inspired to proceed to help the continued counter-terrorism efforts by offering well timed data to safety businesses by any means potential”
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