Soldiers destroy terrorists’ spiritual power base in Borno [PHOTOS]

Monjola Sotubo 10:03 - 04 March 2016

Soldiers destroy Boko Haram's spiritual base in Borno State

Details of the anti-Boko Haram operation were disclosed by army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman via a statement.

This was disclosed by army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman via a statement. It reads:

“The troops, based on tip off, conducted a clearance operation around Alagarno forest general area, destroying terrorists camps at Mosa, Ariwuzumari and Kagalmari, as well as Missene, Joba, Yajiwa and Sansan.”

“During the operations, the troops were able to clear all the camps, killed quite a number of terrorists and recovered Boko Haram terrorists flags hoisted on some premises, destroyed their logistics base and recovered 31 motorcycles, assorted foodstuffs, a donkey and a pick up van, AK-45 rifle with registration number 17714 and a Dane gun.

“Other items recovered include 2 boxes of 7.62mm ammunition, 4 loaded magazines of AK-47 rifles and 2 magazines pack.”

Usman also added that the army’s Special Forces Team B, 7 Division Garrison killed 5 terrorists and rescued 63 persons during an operation which took place on Thursday, March 3, 2016, at Lawin Meleri, Matiri Bulaka and Aljeri villages.