Nigerian troops celebrating the
capture of a town in Borno State
Nigerian troops
yesterday destroyed a patent medicine outlet and a major market operated by
Boko Haram insurgents and rescued 195 captives at various locations in Borno
State.
The army spokesman, Col. Sani Usman, said ‘quite a number of
the insurgents were killed and a lot of items were recovered during the raid.’
“The Nigerian troops
of 7 Division Garrison comprising 112 Battalion and Armed Forces Special Forces
yesterday 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 of Borno
State.
“The troops 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 two logistic trucks, 180
motorcycles, 750 bicycles and various perishable and non-perishable items such
as a 100 KVA Mikano generator and grinding machine.
“In addition, they also rescued 195 persons held hostage,
recovered 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.
“The unprecedented feat was achieved through the renewed
cooperation and support of the public who provide timely information to the
troops.
“Consequently, we would like to thank all those good
citizens who provide the timely information and enjoin all to see the fight
against Boko Haram terrorists as a collective responsibility to enable us clear
the remnants of the insurgents in the north east and other parts of the
country,” Col. Usman said.