Some remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists have resorted to taking refuge in fox holes to escape coming under the hammer of the Nigerian forces as well as the harsh environment created around them.
Terrorists, who have been hibernating and terrorizing Cinga, Mallum Maja, Bosuma and Murye villages with assorted dangerous weapons met their waterloo on Sunday when the troop of the 22 Brigade Garrison in Operation LAFIYA DOLE cleared their hiding places.
The raid was in compliance with the military high command’s directive which is to ensure that all villages and towns are cleared of the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists.
According to the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman, three Boko Haram terrorists were killed during the operation, while nine others who tried hiding in foxholes and dug outs were identified and captured alive.
Items recovered from them include nine dane guns, three machetes, 1 bow with arrows, six motor cycles used by the Boko Haram terrorists to ferry slaughtered cow meats to their hideouts were recovered and burnt. Other items recovered include one tricycle, four Tiger Generators and one solar panel.
The troops also recovered 300 herds of cattle rustled by the Boko Haram terrorists from Fulani herdsmen and handed over to their rightful owners. Similarly, 400 persons held hostage by the terrorists were rescued and set free.
Usman noted that “It is gratifying to state that we have not sustain any casualty to own troops and equipment and troops morale remain very high.”
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