The Defence Headquarters says no Nigerian soldier was killed during the operation that eliminated terrorist commander, Abu Bilal Al-Minuki.
Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, Director, Defence Media Operations, confirmed this on Saturday during an interview on a television programme monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Onoja described the mission as a carefully executed precision strike against a high-value terrorist target.
He said the operation reflected the professionalism, discipline and tactical readiness of troops involved.
“We are happy to state that due to our troops’ professionalism, there was no loss of life on our side,” Onoja said.
He said the mission was planned thr...
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