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‘Terrorists now have new uniforms,’ Army says [PHOTOS]

This was disclosed by army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman via a statement released on Tuesday, April 26, 2016.

Anti-Boko Haram operations in Borno State

This was disclosed by army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman via a statement released on Tuesday, April 26, 2016.

It reads:

Troops of 22 Brigade Garrison and elements of 3 Battalion  that went out on long range fighting patrol yesterday, Monday 25th April 2016, to Gima village   in Ngala Local Government Area made a startling discovery; Boko Haram terrorists now have new means of identification.

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The patrol came in contact   with some elements of the Boko Haram that started escaping in disarray on sighting the team. However, they were able to apprehend 2 terrorists in their new styled uniform of green colour and use of ropes on their legs and necks. This is a new development in the ongoing clearance operations of the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists in the north east.

In addition, the patrol team recovered 1 Isuzu Canter lorry which found concealed with grasses, 5 motorcycles and 2 bags of guniea corn. Other items recovered  include 3 Dane guns, a Solar panel, 3 bows and arrows.

The arrested terrorists are currently being interrogated to further assist in the clearance operations.

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