OPERATION ENDURING PEACE: TROOPS RESPOND TO DISTRESS CALL IN BASSA, REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO PEACE AND SECURITY. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 OPERATION ENDURING PEACE: TROOPS RESPOND TO DISTRESS CALL IN BASSA, REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO PEACE AND SECURITY Headquarters Joint Task Force, Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF-OPEP), has noted the circulation of a viral video concerning an encounter between troops and personnel of the Nigeria Police Force in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The Headquarters wishes to clarify the operational circumstances surrounding the incident.  On 20 October 2026, troops of Sector 3, Operation ENDURING PEACE, responded to a distress call reporting sporadic gunfire in Mai Farin Moto, Maraban Dere and adjoining communities, alongside reports of the killing of a local resident, Mr Adamu Suleiman. The troops were deployed to the affected area to assess the security situation, establish the circumstances of the incident, prevent escalation and protect lives and property. On arrival, the troops sought to engage the police personnel operating in the area to clarify the situation and facil...

ARMY NEUTRALIZE BOKO HARAM/ISWAP ELEMENTS AT WURGE AXIS OF BORNO STATE.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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   TROOPS OF OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE NEUTRALIZE BOKO HARAM/ISWAP ELEMENTS AT WURGE AXIS OF BORNO STATE

   
1. In continuation of the ongoing robust/aggressive operations in the North East Theatre of Operation, the gallant troops of 3 Battalion/Quick Response Force Army Super Camp 11 Gamboru in Borno State on targeted patrol had another fierce encounter with some Boko Haram/ISWAP marauders in a convoy of seven gun trucks and many motorcycles who attempted to infiltrate the Battalions’ location at about 1800 hours on the 7th of April 2020.
2. Consequently, the criminals were over powered after which they fled. They were aggressively pursued to Wurge axis by the gallant troops/the Quick Response Force.
3. The fierce exchange of fire led to the death of two terrorists and some of them escaped with gunshot wounds. Additionally, Three (3) Gun Trucks, Two (2) Anti Aircraft Guns, Two (2) AK 47 Rifles, One (1) HK 21 Rifle and One Rocket Propelled Grenade Tube were abondoned by the terrorists and recovered by the troops. Other items recovered are - Multi Links, Ten (10) 1.5 MM Ammunition, Two (2) Magazines and a Bluetooth Speaker with Boko Haram Terrorists' victory song.
4. No soldier lost his life or wounded, and no equipment was lost during the battle.
5. It would be recalled that on 6th of April 2020, combined troops of 403 Special Forces Brigade Baga and Niger Republic troops assisted by the Air Task Force Operation LAFIYA DOLE decisively pounded some Boko Haram/ISWAP Criminals at Kure village along Tumbun Rago and Tumbun Fulani general areas of Borno State leading to the death of One (1) terrorist and the recovery of One (1) AK 47 Rifle, a Gun Truck, Anti Aircraft and Light Machine Guns among others.
6. Members of the public are once again requested to continue to cooperate and support the military and other security agencies with credible information in order to speed up the mopping-up of terrorists in Nigeria.
7.You are please requested to disseminate this information through your medium and kindly attach the photographs of the operation for the awareness of the general public.
BENARD ONYEUKO
Brigadier General
Acting Director
Defence Media Operations
Defence Headquarters
8 April 2020.
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