The Nigerian Army has said that more camps of the Islamist sect, Boko Haram have been destroyed.
This was contained in a statement issued by Colonel Sani Kukasheka
Usman, the acting director, Army public relations on the recent
victories of the troops as they look forward to the December deadline
for defeating the insurgents.
He said the fight against the insurgents is gathering momentum with
the discovery and destruction of the sect’s equipment and camps.
The statement sent to NAIJAZI reads:
“the fight against Boko Haram terrorists is continuing to maintain its
momentum with the discovery and destruction of terrorists’ camps,
weapons and equipment, while the terrorists have been fleeing, and
abandoning their bases.
“In 25 Task Force Brigade’s area of responsibility, the troops
were able to clear Boko Haram terrorists camps at Nwalemer, Mallemiri
and Bale. Similarly in Gwoza axis, troops of 26 Task Force Brigade have
also destroyed terrorists camps in Tripkwopta and Gidan Gachi yesterday.
“The troops however encountered an Improvised Explosive Device
(IED) buried along their route of advance near Balazalla Dure that
partially affected one of the leading vehicles. The troops also
encountered an abandoned truck loaded with IEDs at Uvole village, which
was blown up by them.
“Also, with close air support by the Nigerian Air Force, troops
of 28 Task Force Brigade advancing along Bitta and Damboa axis cleared
Boko Haram terrorists’ camps at Modupe 1, 2 and 3 and in the process
rescued 61 persons abducted earlier and held captives by the Boko Haram
terrorists.
“The rescued persons were mainly women and children and have
since been evacuated. The troops also recovered 2 Dane guns in the area
after an encounter with the terrorists at Langaran Fulani and also
killed 4 terrorists, arrested one.
“The public are hereby reassured that the Nigerian Army remains
committed to its obligation to Nigerians. This is being demonstrated
daily by the personal presence of the army leadership with the forward
troops. It is reinforced by the manifest desire and zeal of the rank and
file down to the last rifle man to discharge their responsibility for
the restoration and maintenance of peace as well as the safeguarding of
the safety and security of the citizenry in the North East.
“Consequently, Nigerians are hereby advised to go about their
legitimate duties and show understanding for security checks and
procedures put in place to frustrate the evil intents of the terrorists.
Nigerian Army troops in all locations are in high spirits and doing
their best to ensure expeditious defeat of the Boko Haram terrorists.”
This cheering news is also coming following reports yesterday, November 12, that the wife of a Boko Haram leader was captured and has been helping the Nigerian troops in its battle against the insurgents.
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