Below is A text of Press Briefing by Director Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade at Defence Headquarters, Abuja on April 30, 2015
- Rescued Women Undergoing Thorough Profiling
- True Identities of some Freed Victims yet to be ascertained
- Terrorist Field Commanders Killed -Notorious Training Camps Destroyed
- Nigerians being held captives are being freed by Gallant Troops
- Hope for the recovery of more hostage of the terrorists
Gentlemen of the press, As you already know, troops have commenced operations deep into the Sambisa forest after sustained aerial bombardments by the Nigerian Air Force. The main objective as you know is to decimate and clear the terrorists from the forest which is their last bastion.
Several field commanders and foot soldiers of the terrorist group have lost their lives, some armoured personnel carriers, Bufallo vehicles mounted with Anti-Aircraft guns, a truck and several Hilux vehicles were destroyed by troops. Also recovered from the fleeing terrorists are a number of Anti-Aircraft guns, General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG), Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG) and several AK 47 rifles.
Unfortunately though, we lost one soldier in the course of the operation while 10 others have so far been wounded.
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| Chris Olukolade |
Until such comprehensive profiling is done, nobody can confirm whether they are among the Chibok girls or not. Whoever they may be, the important thing is that Nigerians held captive under very severe and inhuman condition have been freed by our gallant troops. The joy and sense of hope being expressed by many Nigerians on hearing about the rescue operation is therefore understandable.
We would like to reassure them that the momentum of this operation will be sustained until that sambisa forest is comprehensively cleaned out and all Nigerians held captive within the bowels of the forest are rescued. There is great hope for the recovery of more hostage of the terrorists. Already, the dislodged and disorganized terrorists are in flight on different directions and running helter-skelter in the expansive forest.
There is no longer any respite or sanctuary for them; they will be pursued and tracked down not minding the daunting challenges in the mission including hundreds of land mines and difficult terrain of the Sambisa forest. It should be noted however that the essence of this operation is not to kill everybody in sight. We encourage any of the combatants who is desirous to surrender to come out, as the forest will no more be tenable as a haven for their activities.
In the same vein, innocent civilians among those in flight are also encouraged to report themselves to the troops. We will continue to treat civilians in the most professional and humane way.
We thank all Nigerians for their continued prayers and support and assure them that Never Again shall forces of darkness reign supreme in our country.
Thank you.
CHRIS OLUKOLADE Major General Director Defence Information
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Weldon! But can we see the freed BH prisoners?
ReplyDeleteWhat do you think u are? Shame!
ReplyDeleteKudos to the Nigerian army, and the commander in chief
ReplyDeleteOga i hope no b sum village una go take photo say na rescued BH hostages? I say this una story be like film. Wey the uncut pictures or video of the dead BH? Anyway If una rescue na true true one thank God for those rescued and we thank una for the effort and sacrifice but if all these na arengie, There is God ooooo.
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