Again, Nigerian troops kill scores of Boko Haram members in Konduga

The men of the Nigerian Army have again killed scores of insurgents at Konduga, a town between Bama and the Borno State Capital, Maiduguri.


The soldiers had killed not less than 150 Boko Haram members in one of the most brutal assaults on the insurgents at Konduga on September 11, 2014.

A statement on the official website of the Defence Headquarters official website, stated that the troops crushed the insurgents who were on a mission to avenge the killing of their members.

The statement added that the battle between the Special Forces and the insurgents lasted for 12 hours.
A security source said that the insurgents launched an attack on the soldiers where they were encamped against Bama at 6PM and fought till they were overpowered by the troops by 4am.

Some of the insurgents who were coming for reinforcement in four trucks were said to have escaped from the scene of battle by 6am.

The DHQ statement added that the soldiers were carrying out a cordon and search operation to find out the exact number of casualty on the side of the insurgents.

It stated that the troops captured three Hilux vehicles, one Armoured Personnel Carrier and a cache of arms and ammunition from the insurgents.

“Troops this morning successfully crushed another attempt by terrorists who were on a revenge mission to Konduga, after 12 hours of fighting in the outskirts of the Borno State community.
“Troops are now combing the vicinity, in a cordon and search operation to determine the heavy casualties suffered by the terrorists in the encounter.

“Meanwhile, three Hilux vehicles, one Amoured Personnel Carrier and a cache of arms and ammunition were confirmed captured by the troops.” The statement said

Similarly, the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen Olajide Laleye, said in a statement on Wednesday that the insurgents were defeated at Konduga due to the vigilance of the troops.
He added that the soldiers were still in pursuit of fleeing insurgents in the area.

He described the items taken from the insurgents as ‘three Hilux vehicles with mounted machine and anti-aircraft guns, one Mowag Armoured Personnel Carrier and assorted arms and ammunition.’
The Army spokesman said that the morale of the troops and their combat efficiency was very high due to new strategies devised by the leadership of the Armed Forces.

He urged the public to continue to support the troops in the ongoing counter terrorism operation to stop the activities of the insurgents.

He said, “It must be noted that the renewed morale, fighting spirit and combat efficiency of troops have been boosted by new strategies devised by the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the support of well-meaning members of the public.

“Therefore, the Nigerian Army implores the public to continue to support the military and other security agencies engaged in the on-going operation to rid Nigeria of blood-letting insurgents and ruthless religious extremists.