The war declared against the Boko Haram militants by the Nigerian military continues to pay off as 65 suspected members of the Islamist sect, Boko Haram, have been apprehended by the military Special Forces.
Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Chris Olukolade, on Saturday said the terrorists were arrested while attempting to flee the various camps that had been raided by the military.
Items seized from the insurgents included vehicles, tricycles and mobile handsets.
Olukolade added that authorities at the Defence Headquarters were so far satisfied with operation since the declaration of state of emergency in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states.
His statement reads: “In continuation of the mission to rid the nation’s territories of all insurgents activities, the Special Forces have apprehended 65 persons confirmed to be terrorists as they made attempt to infiltrate Maiduguri while fleeing from various camps now under attack.
“A total of 11 vehicles, 4 tricycles and 24 handsets were also seized in the process. All the suspects are in custody of the Joint Task Force and are currently being interrogated.
“Meanwhile, the various camps of the terrorists have been found deserted by fleeing insurgents when troops of the Special Task Force stormed the localities. The facilities have been occupied by the troops.
“In another development, troops have engaged and dislodged elements of insurgents groups who carried out attacks on citizens in localities such as Gamboru ward yesterday.
“At the end of the encounter, a total of 10 suspected terrorists were confirmed dead while weapons such as Rocket Propelled Grenade launchers, assorted ammunition and rifle magazines were recovered. The area is being combed to fish out any of the surviving insurgents.
“Also, some of the fleeing insurgents from various camps have been noted to be in search of fuel from neighboring communities. Citizens are advised to report to JTF, any group of persons roaming around the local communities with large quantities of containers.
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