Nigerian troops have killed dozens of insurgents, destroyed camps,
rescued 370 hostages and recovered arms and ammunition of various
calibre.
Addressing a press conference in Borno, the deputy theatre commander
in charge of operations, Lucky Irabor, said the ongoing offensive led to
the death of the terrorists in the past few days.
“As part of the promise of the Theatre Command to keep the public
informed of our activities, this press conference has been organised to
brief on the activities of the troops in the past few days,” Mr. Irabor,
a major general, said.
“Accordingly, in furtherance of the ongoing offensive operations to
clear Boko Haram Terrorist (BHT) in the Northeast, on 17 January troops
conducted a clearance operation at Shentimari general area and cleared
Boko Haram enclaves and recovered 78 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.
“Similarly, on 18 January at Chukun Gudu, troops encountered and
destroyed terrorist’s camps along Jillam, Bula Butube general areas.
During the exchange of fire, 10 terrorists were killed, 2 AK47 Rifles, 2
AK47 magazines, 2 solar panels and 2 GSM handsets were recovered, while
1 Isuzu vehicle was destroyed.
“On 20 January 2016, troops cleared terrorist camps/enclaves at
Ngwalimiri and Gazama in Damboa Local Government Area. While conducting
operations in Mufurundi village along Damboa-Bale road, our gallant
troops intercepted 10 Boko Haram suspects from Bego, Mesemarri and Bale
villages carrying bags containing food condiments, soaps, and other
items. Suspects are presently undergoing interrogation. Also, troops had
an encounter with terrorists during advance from Wajirok to Ajigin.
During the encounter, 3 of the terrorists were killed. Motorcycles burnt by the Nigerian Army at the Boko Haram camp
“In another development, one of our units located in old Marte
repelled an attacked by BHT and in the process, killed 21 terrorists,
while 3 soldiers were wounded during the encounter. One Anti Aircraft
Gun, 10 AK47 rifles,1 FN rifle,7 x 60mm mortar bombs, 342 rounds of
12.7mm, 507 rounds of 7.62mm ammunitions, 1 Toyota Hilux, 1 Land Cruiser
vehicle, 1 Improvised Explosive Device with charger were captured from
the terrorists.
“In a related development, troops took custody of 3 suspected Boko
Haram terrorists who voluntarily surrendered themselves to Damboa
Vigilante Group at Kaya village.
“During interrogation, they claimed to have been forced to join the
Boko Haram terrorists group and also participated in the Group’s
previous attacks at Askira and other locations.
“As about 1719hrs yesterday, 21 January 2016, ahead of Cashew
Plantation near Maiduguri, an unknown civilian tried to gain access into
the village but was confronted by a civilian JTF. In the process of the
ensuing interrogation, he stabbed a member of civilian JTF to death but
was shot by another Civilian JTF.
“In continuation of the ongoing operation, troops advancing to clear
Dure village, came under Boko Haram terrorists ambush at Rugga Fulani
but were cleared. During the encounter, 8 Boko Haram terrorists were
killed, 2 AK47 rifles, 2 locally made Dane Guns, 3 AK47 Magazined with
38 rounds of ammunition were recovered. Similarly, a unit of troops
cleared Boko Haram terrorists hideouts in Wala, Tirkopytir, and
Durubajuwe villages. During the operation, troops recovered 1 rusty
General Purpose Machine Gun barrel, 1 grinding machine and 1 locally
made Dane gun.
“Equally, troops conducted a fighting patrol in Afe, Kudiye, Souma,
Dika, Mijigeta and Mida. During the operation, the team made contact
with BHT at Kudiye, Mijigete and 20 BHT were killed, while 3 rifles, 41
motorcycles were destroyed, and 370 hostages rescued and brought to
Internally Displaced Persons’ camp at Dikwa. Also, around Huyum, Jeje
and Diba villages. Some of the insurgents that were killed by the Nigerian Army
“The terrorists sighting own troops, abandoned their families behind
which include 5 women, 12 children. However, own troops killed 4 of the
BHTs. The women are currently undergoing interrogation.
“Today 3 suicide bombers attempted to infiltrate into Maiduguri a
kilometer ahead of Mafa roadblock. Gallant troop of the theater shot one
dead, while the other detonated and in the process killed the third
suicide bomber.
“The Theatre Commander Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Hassan
Umaru commended the efforts of the troops and renewed call for the
troops and the public to be more vigilant and security conscious at all
times, particularly at check points, markets, worship centres, motor
parks and schools.
“He equally appreciated the support from the public in rendering
useful information on the activities of the terrorists. The public would
be kept informed of the situation as the need arises.”
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“In a related development, troops took custody of 3 suspected Boko
Haram terrorists who voluntarily surrendered themselves to Damboa
Vigilante Group at Kaya village.
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