Troops destroy insurgents’ enclaves, free 195 captives

By Musa Umar Bologi
Abuja

Troops of 7 Division Garrison comprising 112 Battalion and Armed Forces Special Forces yesterday destroyed suspected Boko Haram terrorists’ locations at Kwaptara, Mijigete, Garin Boka, Mosole, Ngubdori, Ma’asa, Dukje and Gulumba in Dikwa and Bama local government areas of Borno state.
A stamen by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Kukasheka Usman, said the troops discovered Boko Haram terrorists’ camp, patent medicine outfit and major market at Gulumba.

He said: “Quite a number of Boko Haram terrorists were killed and several items were recovered. This includes two logistic trucks, 180 motorcycles, 750 bicycles and various perishable and non-perishable items such as a 100 KVA Mikano generator and grinding machine.
“They also rescued recovered 300 cows, 200 sheep and 130 goats rustled by the insurgents. The troops also recovered military items such as camouflage uniforms as well as rifle magazines and grenades.”
He said the feat was achieved through the renewed cooperation and support of the public who provide timely information to the troops.