The Nigerian Army announced on Saturday that its troops neutralized several Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists.
The Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, disclosed that troops of Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI neutralized the terrorists during an encounter in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State on Saturday.
He said the operation, which remains ongoing, was supported by the air component of OPHK.
According to Nwachukwu, five A-Jet, two A-29, two Dragon combat vehicles, and nine gun trucks were destroyed.
Nwachukwu added that the Army lost Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusu and three soldiers, while on their way to provide reinforcement in a counter-offensive against the terrorists.
He said the family of the senior officer and soldiers have been duly notifi.
The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya, commiserated with the families and relations of the fallen heroes.
Nwachukwu further said the CoAS also directed that the troops continue in the ferocious counter-offensive and hot pursuit to eliminate the remnant of the fleeing terrorists.