We have successfully repelled Boko Haram/ISWAP attack on Monguno- DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) this morning said Operation Lafiya Dole has successfully repelled Boko Haram/Iswap Terrorists attack in Monguno Borno State.
This position was made known to the public in a press release by the Defence Headquarters and obtained by solomonagbator.com . The statement reads:
press release
Operation Lafiya Dole Land And Air Components Repel Attack And Inflict Heavy Casualties On Boko Haram/Iswap Terrorists In Monguno Borno State
The Ground troops of Sector 3 and Air Task Force Operation LAFIYA DOLE successfully repelled attack on Monguno town & state of West Africa terrorists who attempted to breach Munguno Town in Borno State on Saturday, 13 June 2020.
During the combined brave Sector 3 counter attack and precise ISR and munition delivery by the Air Task Force, 20 Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters were neutralized and 4 of their gun trucks destroyed. The troops also captured some of the terrorists and their equipment.
The High Command of the Armed Forces of Nigeria commends the Land component and Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE for the dexterity and professionalism exhibited during this operation.
The #troops are further encouraged to remain resolute and decisive in their ground and air offensives in the theatre.
