Troops
of 21Brigade Bama, under 7 Division area of operational responsibility, in a
blocking position, have at the early hours of Friday, cleared escaping Boko
Haram terrorists that came through Sabsawa axis of Sambisa forest.
The
troops also recovered a Toyota Hilux, 2 AK-47 rifles with registration numbers
58006915 and KO 35839, as well as 37 rounds of 12.7mm metal linked ammunition.
Unfortunately,
one officer sustained injury during the encounter. He is however in a stable condition.
Meanwhile,
in continuation of their offensive clearance operations of remnants of Boko
Haram terrorists in the North East, troops of 81 Battalion and 251 Task Force
Battalion of 25 Task Force Brigade, 7 Division Nigerian Army, demystified Boko
Haram terrorists spiritual power base at the Alagarno forest, Borno State.
The
troops based on tip off, conducted a clearance operation around Alagarno forest
general area, destroying terrorists camps at Mosa, Ariwuzumari and Kagalmari,
as well as Missene, Joba, Yajiwa and Sansan.
During
the operations, the troops were able to clear all the camps, killing quite a
number of terrorists and recovered Boko Haram terrorists flags hoisted on some
premises, destroyed their logistics base and recovered 31 motorcycles, assorted
foodstuffs, a donkey and a pick up van, AK-45 rifle with registration number
17714 and a Dane gun.
Other
items recovered include 2 boxes of 7.62mm ammunition, four loaded magazines of
AK-47 rifles and 2 magazines pack.
Army
Headquarters Special Forces Team B, 7 Division Garrison also conducted fighting
patrol in which they cleared Boko Haram terrorists hideout at Lawin Meleri,
Matiri Bulaka and Aljeri villages.
During
the operation, they killed five Boko Haram terrorists and also rescued 63
persons held captives by the terrorists.
The
troops recovered one Dane gun and one Light Machine Gun Bipod Stand and
detonated one Improvised Explosive Device enroute.
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