Army Battles Boko Haram Fighters, Rescues Captives

Men of the Nigerian Army rescued two women and six children from Boko Haram terrorists as they ambushed fleeing members of the group in Gwadala village, Borno State.

Army Deputy Director, Public Relations Col. Ado Isa said the troop killed of the terrorist and left others with bullet wounds as they flee.

He said the troops recovered one AK 47 rifle, one Dane gun and locally fabricated ammo and projectiles from the terrorists.

Col. Isa said: “The projections for ambushes, clearance operations and fighting patrols are part of the efforts embarked upon by the dogged troops of 7 Division Nigerian Army to consolidate on the gains and successes recorded so far in the ongoing operation ‘Halaka Dodo’ to ensure the remnants of the BHTs are exterminated with the aim of having a lasting peace and security in the Northeast.

“The Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 1 Operation Lafiya Dole, Brig.-Gen. Abdulmalik Bulama Biu, applauded the gallant troops for their doggedness and also conveyed the Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai’s commendation for the successes so far achieved in the ongoing counter-terrorism operations.

“Members of the public within the theatre are, therefore, urged to cooperate with the Army and other security agencies by sharing credible and timely information to troops in their efforts to fighting terrorism and insurgency in Nigeria.”