Troops in rescue operation
Troops in rescue operation
Nigerian Troops Rescue 54 Hostages from Boko Haram
Terrorists in Borno
Troops of 22 Brigade, Operation LAFIYA DOLE in collaboration
with local vigilantes have continued moving into the hinterland on
clearance operation to destroy Boko Haram terrorists. Consequently,
on the 11th of May 2019, troops effectively cleared Ma’allasuwa and
Yaga – Munye villages in Borno State. No encounter with Boko Haram
terrorists was made as they run away before troops’ arrival leaving
behind 54 suspected kidnapped victims. Out of the number, 29 are
grown up women and 25 are children of various ages and sex. They
have all been rescued.
Similarly, at Zari – Kasake and Jumachere villages in Damasak
general area of Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State, troops
of 145 Battalion Operation LAFIYA DOLE on clearance operation
discovered and destroyed two Boko Haram terrorists’ logistics
vehicles. Deserted BHTs make up shift accommodation was also
destroyed.
Additionally, Mopol Sergeant Markus John – Personal Number – PNo
383106 was arrested at Njimtilo check point along Maiduguri –
Damaturu road in possession of 2 magazines, 146 rounds of 7.62 mm
Special ammunition and one round of Anti Aircraft Gun concealed in
his bag while on transit to Lagos State.
Recall that on the 10th of May 2019, troops of Operation LAFIYA
DOLE in conjunction with the Nigerian Police, arrested 14NA7113208
Private Paul Ojochegbe and 12NA672586 Lance Corporal Oko Eke in
possession of one disassembled AK 47 Rifle at the same N’jimtilo
checkpoint.
Nigerian Army will remain resolute in ending terrorism and other
forms of insecurities across the country, and reiterate its appeal
to the public to continue to provide useful information about
suspicious movement of terrorists/criminals wherever they are seen
hibernating in Nigeria.
SAGIR MUSA
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations
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