The Nigeria army says it has rescued 195
persons held captive by Boko Haram. Sani Usman, army spokesman, disclosed this
in a statement on Thursday. “The Nigerian troops of seven division garrison
comprising 112 battalion and armed forces special forces yesterday carried out
a joint clearance patrol on suspected Boko Haram terrorists
locations at Kwaptara, Mijigete, Garin Boka, Mosole, Ngubdori, Ma’asa, Dukje
and Gulumba in Dikwa and Bama local government areas of Borno state,” Usman
said. “The troops discovered Boko Haram terrorists’ camp, patent medicine
outfit and major market at Gulumba. Quite a number of Boko Haram
terrorists were killed and several items were recovered.
These include two
logistic trucks, 180 motorcycles, 750 bicycles and various perishable and
non-perishable items such as a 100 KVA Mikano generator and grinding machine.
“In addition, they also rescued 195 persons held hostage, recovered 300 cows,
200 sheep and 130 goats rustled by the insurgents. The troops also recovered
military items such as camouflage uniforms as well as rifle magazines and
grenades. ”reports The Cable.
Sani said the unprecedented feat was
achieved through the renewed cooperation and support of the public who provided
timely information to the troops. “Consequently, we would like to thank all
those good citizens who provide the timely information and enjoin all to see
the fight against Boko Haram terrorists as a collective responsibility to
enable us clear the remnants of the insurgents in the north east and other
parts of the country,” he said.
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