The military yesterday said ground troops of Sector 3 and Air Task Force Operation Lafiya Dole successfully repelled attack on Monguno, Borno State and inflicted heavy casualties on Boko Haram /Islamic State of West Africa terrorists who attempted to breach the town the previous day.
In a statement, Major General John Enenche, Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters, said during the combined Sector 3 counter attack and ISR and munitions delivery by the Air Task Force, 20 Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters were neutralized and four of their gun trucks destroyed.
He said the troops also captured some of the terrorists and their equipment.
He said the High Command of the Armed Forces of Nigeria commended the Land component and Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole for the dexterity and professionalism exhibited during this operation.
He said the troops were further encouraged to remain resolute and decisive in their ground and air offensives in the theatre .
