Nigerian Army rescue 195 people from Boko Haram

The Nigerian army has rescued 195 persons
held hostage by terrorist sect, Boko Haram,
during a joint clearance patrol on several
terrorists locations in Borno.
It would be recalled that the Nigerian army
had on Wednesday announced the rescue of
about 350 persons from a Boko Haram
enclaves.
On Thursday, a statement signed by the
Acting Director Army Public Relations,
Colonel Sani Usman, indicated the latest
rescue of Boko Haram captives.
The statement also noted that several
hardwares were recovered from the terrorist,
as well as cattle and other items.
“The Nigerian troops of 7 Division Garrison
comprising 112 Battalion and Armed Forces
Special Forces yesterday carried out a joint
clearance patrol on 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.
“The troops discovered Boko Haram
terrorists camp, patent medicine outfit and
major market at Gulumba. Quite a number of
Boko Haram terrorists were killed and
several items were recovered. This includes 2
logistic trucks, 180 motorcycles, 750 bicycles
and various perishable and non-perishable
items such as a 100 KVA Mikano generator
and grinding machine.
“In addition, they also rescued 195 persons
held hostage, 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.
“The unprecedented feat was achieved
through the renewed cooperation and
support of the public who provide timely
information to the troops.”