In its determination to root out Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East, the troops of the Nigerian Army has killed scores of Boko Haram terrorists, cleared their hide-out within Sambiza axis and rescued over 63 women and children across various areas in Borno State.
The Army in a statement signed by the Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Kukasheka, in Maiduguri, said: “The troops if 21 Brigade Bama, under 7 Division area of operational responsibility, in a blocking position, have at the early hours of today (yesterday), cleared escaping Boko Haram terrorists that came through Sabsawa axis of Sambisa forest.
“Five Boko Haram terrorists were killed while were also rescued 63 persons held captives by the terrorists. The troops recovered 1 Dane gun and 1 Light Machine Gun Bipod Stand and detonated 1 Improvised Explosive Device enrooted.”
The statement said the troops also recovered a Toyota Hilux, 2 AK-47 rifles with registration numbers 58006915 and KO 35839, as well as 37 rounds of 12.7mm metal linked ammunition. Unfortunately, one officer sustained injury during the encounter.
He is however in a stable condition. Usman said in continuation of their offensive clearance operations of remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in the North-East, the troops of 81 Battalion and 251 Task Force Battalion of 25 Task Force Brigade, 7 Division Nigerian Army, demystified Boko Haram terrorists spiritual power base at the Alagarno forest, Borno State.
