Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole in conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) recovered a female child abandoned at Mallam Matsari village in Borno state by Boko Haram terrorists.
Army spokesperson, Brig.- Gen.
Texas Chukwu, who disclosed this yesterday, said the terrorists fled the village on sighting the troops advancing towards their direction.
He said some items, including three AK-47 rifle magazines, one FN rifle magazine, one dry cell battery, one suicide vest, one 36-hand grenade, two 9-volt batteries, and one pressure plate, were also recovered.
Others were wires for making improvised explosive devices and two grinding machines, while a borehole and some food items were destroyed.
According to him, efforts are being made by the troops to get the fleeing terrorists.
Chukwu urged the public to report “any suspicious activities or movements in their areas to the law enforcement agents.”
