Troops dismantle over 13 Boko Haram camps, rescue hostages

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December 7, 2015 4:32 AM

Usman also said about two soldiers lost their lives, and two others were wounded in the operation against the insurgents.

The Nigerian Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, in a statement said the troops have dismantled over 13 Boko Haram camps in the dreaded Sambisa Forest and rescued hostages.

An excerpt of the statement reads: “Advancing troops of the Nigerian Army, supported by the Nigerian Air Force were able to clear and destroy Boko Haram terrorists camps at Shuari, Adembe, Yerimari Kura, Yerimari Gana, Gonin Kurmi, Kore, Mainya Kore, and Lopere. Additionally, the Multi-barrel Rocket Launcher Regiment has destroyed the terrorists camps at Dure, Dure Kore, Jokwa, as well as several other camps.”

Adding that “The troops recovered foodstuffs, motorcycles, flags, Improvised Explosive Making Devices (IED) materials and military uniforms. Among other discoveries were the terrorists tunnels, weapons and equipment. The soldiers also recovered 2,000 cows rustled from various persons over time and rescued women and children held captives by the Boko Haram. While the animals have been moved to Kanwuri, the rescued persons have been evacuated and are being given all the necessary support and assistance.”

“During the encounter with the terrorists at Yerimari Gana a number of Boko Haram terrorists were killed and some suspected terrorists were arrested who are being interrogated. However, a soldier sustained gun shot wound and fracture on the leg,” the statement said.

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The Nigerian Army came under heavy criticism by Nigerians, when news of over 150 missing soldiers was reported in the media.

The Army also arrested two soldiers for allegedly sabotaging the military’s fight against terrorism.

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