By Jibrin Baba Ndace
Abuja
A notorious top terrorist’s commander, Abu Mojahid, was amongst the terrorists that died in their encounter with troops in the outskirts of Alagarno, Borno state, the Defence Headquarters said yesterday.
A statement by Director Defence Information (DDI), Major General Chris Olukolade, indicated that the top commander was killed when the terrorists staged a daring attack on troops who were on patrol of the area.
The statement said: “A number of the terrorists died as the troops repelled the attack. Some Rocket Propelled Grenades as well as vehicle mounted Anti-Aircraft guns were either captured or destroyed in the encounter.”
The statement further stated that “the military operations are continuing in the form of offensive action on identified terrorists in some forest locations’ as well as ‘aggressive patrols, mopping up as well as cordon and search are also continuing in the other locations in search for weapons and terrorists.”
“Improvised explosive devices planted by the terrorists to deter the comprehensive offensive by the advancing troops are also being carefully cleared as troops continue to pursue fleeing ones. The operations, especially in forest locations are progressing in defiance of obstacles and land mines emplaced by the terrorists.”
