Nigerian troops clear more Boko Haram enclaves in Northern Borno, rescue 195 people

The Nigerian troops of 7 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.

The troops, who discovered Boko Haram terrorists’ camp, patent medicine outfit and major market at Gulumba, killed quite a number of Boko Haram terrorists and recovered several items that 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.

A statement issued by the acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman disclosed that the troops also rescued 195 persons held hostage, recovered 300 cows, 200 sheep and 130 goats rustled by the insurgents.