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Army general, three others killed in battle with ISWAP terrorists

Muhammad A. Aliyu By Muhammad A. Aliyu Published November 13, 2021
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A brigadier general, Dzarma Zirkusu, and three other officers of the Nigerian Army have been killed in an encounter with Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.

The Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, made this disclosure in a statement on Saturday.

According to the statement, the troops of Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai were engaged in a fierce gun battle with the terrorists which also led to the death of three other soldiers.

The statement reads: “Troops of Joint Task Force, North East Operation HADIN KAI have neutralized several Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during a recent encounter in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.

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“In the fierce encounter which is still raging as at the time of filing this report, troops supported by the Air Component of OPHK have destroyed five A-Jet, two A-29, two Dragon combat vehicles, and nine Gun Trucks.

“Sadly, a gallant senior officer Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusu and three soldiers paid the supreme sacrifice in a very rare display of gallantry as they provided reinforcement in a counteroffensive against the terrorists, and successfully defended the location.

“The family of the senior officer and soldiers have been contacted.

“The Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya deeply commiserates with the families and relations of the fallen heroes.

“He has also directed that the troops continue in the ferocious counteroffensive and hot pursuit to eliminate the remnant of the fleeing terrorists.”

TAGGED: Army, Borno, ISWAP
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