3 soldiers injured as troops clear terrorists’ camps

A statement obtained from the Nigerian Army’s social media page, and signed by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the acting Director Army Public Relations, said “During the encounter, troops met stiff resistance from the terrorists. They however overcome and cleared Dure 1, Dure 2 and Jango, Dibiye and other suspected Boko Haram terrorists hideouts within the general area of the district. Three soldiers however sustained injuries as a result of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). They were immediately evacuated for medical treatment and are in stable condition.”

He also said “Troops killed several terrorists and recovered 2 hand held Motorola radios one of which was booby-trapped, materials for Improvised Explosive making Devices and destroyed several grains storage facilities.”

The Army spokesman also said “It is imperative to state that we shall not rest on our oars in implementing the directives of our indefatigable Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai to ensure that Boko Haram terrorists are completely defeated and their remnants are cleared wherever they may be hibernating.”

The operation was carried out by soldiers of 121 Task Force Battalion, 26 Task Force Brigade