Troops neutralize 75 Suspected Boko Haram terrorists, rescue 35 hostages
Troops neutralize 75 Suspected Boko Haram terrorists, rescue 35 hostages.
He disclosed further that some of the insurgents surrendered after having seen the heavy casualty on their side and four suspects, including two women, who were identified as Aishatu Manye and Kelune Mate, were arrested as well.
“It is equally heart-warming to note that, during the period, troops rescued 35 captives of BHTs/ ISWAP criminals. Amongst those rescued are 18 women, 16 children and one adult male. The rescued children were promptly administered with Polio vaccine in line with the Buratai Intervention Initiative while the women were administered with first aid as required.
“In a similar vein, the Military High Command encourages the troops of LAFIYA DOLE to remain resolute in curtailing the activities of terrorists and their collaborators in the North-East zone of the country. The high command equally appreciates Nigerians for their support and urges them to continue providing timely information to troops on activities of BHTs/ISWAP collaborators in their respective localities for prompt and effective action.
This was contained in a statement that was released by Coordinator, Defence Media Opeeations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, as he explained that the Nigerian military achieved the feat in 17 different encounters across northeast in the month of June.
The military, according to him, however lost an officer in an encounter with the terrorist groups while another soldier that was wounded in action is currently receiving treatment at a military medical facility.
Enenche gave the name of seized weapons as, Anti-Aircraft Gun, 13 AK47 rifles, one sniper rifle, 21 locally made guns, two dane guns and one Rocket Propelled Gun (RPG). Others include three Hand Grenades, five RPG bombs, 205 rounds of Anti-Aircraft ammunition, 1018 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and two BTH flags.
A gun truck, one Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device, a Toyota Starlet car and several makeshift structures belonging to the terrorists, were destroyed by the military during the encounters according to him.
He disclosed further that some of the insurgents surrendered after having seen the heavy casualty on their side and four suspects, including two women, who were identified as Aishatu Manye and Kelune Mate, were arrested as well.
“Also, the troops arrested one Boko Haram spy named Kawalu during a Jumaat prayer at Michika Central Mosque and one Boko Haram fighter captured in the aftermath of an encounter at Miyanti general area in Bama LGA of Borno State.
“The period under review also witnessed four surrenders by Boko Haram criminals. The trio of Mohammed Babagana, Modu Jugudun and Alhaji Usman surrendered to troops of Delta Company at Strong Response Area Pulka in Gwoza LGA of Borno State while one Mustapha Kori surrendered to troops of Army Super Camp 11 Gamboru in Ngala LGA of Borno State.
“It is equally heart-warming to note that, during the period, troops rescued 35 captives of BHTs/ ISWAP criminals. Amongst those rescued are 18 women, 16 children and one adult male. The rescued children were promptly administered with Polio vaccine in line with the Buratai Intervention Initiative while the women were administered with first aid as required.
“The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai commends the troops for the resilience and patriotism they continue to demonstrate in crushing the remnants of BHTs/ISWAP criminals. He also urges them to maintain the tempo against the criminals as we approach the end of insurgency in our country.
“In a similar vein, the Military High Command encourages the troops of LAFIYA DOLE to remain resolute in curtailing the activities of terrorists and their collaborators in the North-East zone of the country. The high command equally appreciates Nigerians for their support and urges them to continue providing timely information to troops on activities of BHTs/ISWAP collaborators in their respective localities for prompt and effective action.
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