February, 27, 2016 – Nigerian troops today killed 37 terrorists in furtherance of clearance operations against Boko Haram terrorists at Kotokuma, Dikwa Local Government Area.
In a statement, Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman said troops cleared a terrorists camp which was equipped with medical facility, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) factory, fuel dump, mechanical workshop, generators and several water points.
“The gallant troops also destroyed 3 vehicles laden with IEDs meant for suicide bombings somewhere and killed 37 Boko Haram terrorists.
“The troops also recovered 12 vehicles, 27 motorcycles, 9 AK-47 rifles, 2 Fabrique Nationale rifles, fabricated rocket bomb and a Sniper rifle. Other items recovered include 4 Dane Guns, solar panels and other household items. In addition to that, they also rescued 20 persons held hostage by the terrorists’’, he said.
He added that two soldiers sustained gun shot wounds, but that the wounded soldiers have been evacuated to 7 Division Hospital where they are receiving medical care.
“We wish to state here that buoyed with this unprecedented success, the troops morale is very high’’, he said, and assured the public that the troops would continue to do their best to clear all the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists wherever they may be to successfully bring to an end the menace of the terrorists.
