Military Rescues 241 Kidnap Victims, destroy Boko Haram, ISWAP Terrorists in Borno - DHQ



By Aviashima Toom, Abuja 
The Armed Forces of Nigeria says it Troops of Army Super Camp 11 Gambouru under Sector 1 of Operation Lafiya Dole, have rescued  241 kidnapped victims, neutralized several Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in Madu town in Borno state. 

In a statement signed by the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, DHQ,  Maj. Gen. John Enenche in Abuja, the Armed Forces said
while on clearance operation on 24 May 2020 at Mudu Town in Borno State, neutralised 12 Boko Haram Terrorists ( BHTs), while  241 persons in captivity of the terrorists comprising 105 Women and 136 Children where rescued. 

The DMOs disclosed that Items recovered include: 4 BHT flags, 1 motorcycle, 2 bicycles, 1 amplifier and 2 sewing machines. 

He also disclosed that the rescued persons have been safely evacuated from the village and are currently under medical observation, while the village has been cleared. "There was no loss of life or equipment from own troops". He said 

According to the DMOs, troops of 151 Battalion on 26 May 2020 successfully killed several Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) including several suicide bombers, while numerous others fled with gun shot wounds. 

He said that, the gallant troops succesfully engaged the criminal Boko Haram elements who were mounted on 10 Gun Trucks and attempted to simultaneously attack the troops’ locations at Banki Junction and Firgi in Bama LGA of Borno State under the cover of darkness.

The courageous troops he however noted overpowered the terrorists with superior firepower and captured 1 Cobra Armoured Personnel Carrier, one Dushka Anti-Aircraft Gun, 1 AK 47 Rifle and 1 FN Rifle. 

Other items captured by the gallant troops he explained include 3 Hand Grenades, 2 AK 47 Rifle magazines, one FN Rifle magazine, 78 rounds of 12.7mm Anti-Aircraft ammunition, 25 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition and  25 rounds of fabricated 7.62mm ammunition from the criminals. 

"Relatedly, on 24 May 2020, a prominent Boko Haram fighter, Malam Adamu Yahaya AKA Saad Karami, who led the last attack on troops in Baga town and equally participated in attacks on Metele, Mairari, Bindiram, Kangarwa and Shetimari (Niger Republic) voluntarily surrendered to troops of 242 Battalion in Monguno. 

"This was as a result of the aggressive posture of the troops and artillery bombardments of terrorists’ suspected locations around the general area". He said 

The DMOs said that the Chief of Army Staff however Congratulated the gallant troops for their professionalism and good conduct.

"Equally the High Command of the Armed Forces of Nigeria commends the troops and encourages them to sustain the momentum of their operations towards eradicating the terrorists from the North East". He said 

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