Nigerian Army Rescues Three Kidnapped Persons,Destroys IED In Borno

– Troops of Nigerian Army rescued three kidnapped civilians

– Iliyasu said that the troops safely detonated Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted on Bitta-Yamteke road in Borno, by the terrorists

– Iliyasu explained that the victims were rescued after the troops; acting on information blocked and engaged the terrorists in a fierce fire fight

Troops of Nigerian Army have detonated Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted on Bitta-Yamteke road in Borno, by the terrorists and rescued three kidnapped civilians from the Boko Haram terrorists at Firgi village in Bama Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno.

The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator,Col.Aminu Iliyasu made this statement on Monday in Abuja.

Iliyasu explained that the victims were rescued after the troops; acting on information blocked and engaged the terrorists in a fierce fire fight.

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He confirmed that a truck loaded with grains was recovered from the terrorists, adding that they succumbed to superior fire power by abandoning the truck and fled in disarray.

According to him, the troops are still on the trail of the criminals, while the rescued victims have been escorted safely back to their destination.

“Troops continue to dominate the area and deny the criminal elements freedom of action within the entire theatre of operation,’’ he said.

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