Nigerian troops have discovered unbearable atrocities executed by terrorists while their hold on Bama town lasted and as they fled the army’s bombardment.
Military sources disclosed that a large number of dead bodies including that of women and children were discovered in several wells, apparently of some of their hostages or those who resisted them.
Aside those whose bodies were thrown inside wells, others were said to have been executed on the River Bama Bridge as the terrorists fled the town.
Civilians who have been cooperating with troops also narrated horrendous tales of the brutality of the terrorists while they held sway and ruled with iron hands, executing their own version of religious jurisprudence.
An intelligence officer, who confirmed the development, noted that the cordon and search of the town was continuing while some persons in the town are also being interrogated by troops.
Security sources noted that as troops advanced on Bama the terrorists embarked on a killing and maiming spree.
Military medical teams and emergency workers have been attending to survivors and evacuating internally displaced persons as screening of the town continues.
When Contacted, Defence Spokesman, Major General Chris Olukolade said specific details will only be given after the ongoing thorough search of the town and its environments is concluded.
Bama was conquered by Boko Haram on September 11, 2014 and recaptured by troops on Monday, March 16, 2015.
With the dislodgement of terrorists from most of their locations in the North East and especially Bama, mop up operations by troops have been revealing heart rendering atrocities perpetrated while the terrorists held sway in the towns and villages.
