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Troops kill 21 insurgents, rescue 1623 captives

Troops on clearance operations on Monday at Jarawa village in Kala Balge local government area of Borno, rescued 1, 623 captives held by remnants of Boko Haram terrorists after they neutralised 21 terrorists.


According to a statement issued by the army spokesman, Sani Usman, the troops also recovered 3 AK-47 rifles with registration numbers 565222414, 563729686 and UF 3646, a 36 hand grenade, 12 cutlasses and four motorcycles.

“The rescued persons have been escorted to Rann internally displaced persons (IDP) camp, while all the children were vaccinated,” Usman said.

He said the troops of 3 battalion, 22 brigade also cleared terrorists from Deima, Artano, Saduguma, Duve, Bardo, Kala, Bok, Msherde and Ahirde settlements, based on tip off.

“One significant aspect of this operation is that the unit noted for its experience in battle, resilience and bravery did not record any casualty,” the army spokesman said.
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  1. A round of applause for gallant army. May God be with you through out the operation. Ameeen

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