*Lost 22 gallant personnel
By ZAKAA LAZARUS, ABUJA
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI in North East of the country has Neutralized three notable terrorist commanders and 70 of their foot soldiers.
The Defence Headquarters has name the three terrorist commanders to include TALHA terrorist Special Forces Commander, Mallam UMAR Terrorist Operations commander and ABU YAZEED Terrorist Brigade Commander.
Director, Defence Media Operations DDMO, in a statement confirmed that conducted clearance Operation to renowned terrorist stronghold and enclave known as Timbuktu Triangle.
He said during the operations, the terrorist deployed Improvised Explosive Devices( IEDs), Person Bourne Improvised Explosive Devices (suicide bombers) as well as Vehicle Bourne Improvised Explosive Devices (suicide bombers in explosive vehicles) to ward off troops advance and attacks.
According to Buba, “Troops already familiar with the terrorist tactics thwarted the several terrorist attempts, including shooting down the amateur drones used by the terrorist..
He said during the course of the operations, troops sadly recorded 22 killed in action casualties with several others wounded in action.
“On this account, the media is enjoined to resist publishing names of troop casualties to allow the formal notification of their next of kin.
“On the whole, the operation is ongoing and the public will be updated on further developments in due course.
