Nigerian troops rescue more hostages, kill Boko Haram terrorists in raids

Authority of the Nigerian Army said on Friday it had shot dead 10 suspected Boko Haram terrorists and rescued many hostages in continuation of its clearance operations in northeast Borno.

Spokesperson for the Nigerian Army Col. Sani Usman, told Xinhua that the troops confronting the Boko Haram terrorists have been making tremendous progress in their various areas of operational responsibilities, in continuation of clearance operations of the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists.

He said troops of 7 Division in Operation Lafiya Dole were able to carry out clearance operations, raids and patrols that resulted in the killing of many suspected Boko Haram terrorists, arrests and rescue of persons, as well as recovery of arms and ammunition.

He told Xinhua that 10 terrorists were killed and one was captured alive during an operation last Thursday, when troops of 21 Brigade Nigerian Army carried out clearance operations at Bulari, Tori 1, 2 and 3 during which they successfully cleared the general area of remnants of Boko Haram terrorists.

According to him, the troops rescued seven civilians and recovered a Volkswagen Golf car, 15 bicycles and various bags of foodstuffs.

Usman said the troops of 22 Brigade on the other hand intercepted 26 persons comprising mostly women and children, coming toward Adah village in Ngala Local Government Area of Borno.

According to him, the troops in various deployments within the theater remain vigilant with soaring morale and committed to their duties of clearing the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists hiding in various remote corners and crannies.

Source: XINHUA