Troops neutralise 15 terrorists, destroy logistics hub in Gujba in Yobe

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Sector 2 under Operation DESERT SANITY V have neutralised 15 terrorists and destroyed a suspected logistics base during a precision operation around Lamusheri Village in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe state.

Military sources told Zagazola that the early morning operation on Feb. 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.

According to the sources, 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.

During the ensuing firefight, 15 terrorists were neutralised, while several others escaped with suspected gunshot wounds.

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 carmel pouches.

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.