By Victor Akaa, Abuja.
Report say, troops of 130 Battalion with the support of Army Super Camp Baga, had a fierce encounter at the north west of Baga town with BHT/ISWAP Criminal elements.
This decisive intercepted offensive and a well coordinated operation took place on the 17th of May 2020 ,according to the report.
Maj. Gen. John Enenche, who is a Coordinator Defence Media Operations (DMO),Defence Headquarters gave the hints to Enugu Reporters on Monday.
Gen. Enenche stressed that, those criminal elements who were armed with mortars, rocket propelled grenades and small arms were heading to attack villages surrounding Baga, when the troops attacked their convoy with overwhelming fire power killing 20 BHT/ISWAP criminals.
Some of the weapons recovered by the troops according to Enenche were six AK 47 Rifles, 520 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and five 36 hand grenades.
He however explained that, nine of the gallant soldiers were wounded in action with no loss of life.
They were since been evacuated to Sector 3 hospital for possible treatment.
The Chief of Army Staff commends the gallant troops for their professionalism and directs them to remain resolute towards eradicating the criminals from the North East.
