Borno, Nigeria, February 19, 2016 – The Nigerian troops of 7 Division Garrison and Special Forces on Thursday 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, Borno State.
During the operation, the soldiers rescued 195 persons held hostage, recovered 630 livestock in the ratio of 300 cows, 200 sheep and 130 goats rustled by the insurgents.
“The troops also recovered military items such as camouflage uniforms as well as rifle magazines and grenades”, Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman said in a statement.
He said the troops also discovered Boko Haram terrorists camp, patent medicine outfit and major market at Gulumba.
“Quite a number of Boko Haram terrorists were killed and several items were recovered. This includes 2 logistic trucks, 180 motorcycles, 750 bicycles and various perishable and non-perishable items such as a 100 KVA Mikano generator and grinding machine.
“The unprecedented feat was achieved through the renewed cooperation and support of the public who provide timely information to the troops’’, he said, adding that and thanked all those good citizens who provide the timely information and enjoin all to see the fight against Boko Haram terrorists as a collective responsibility.
