The Nigerian troops of 7 Division Garrison, comprising 112 Battalion and the Armed Forces Special Forces, have rescued 195 people held hostage by Boko Haram sect in Borno State.
The rescue came after the troops 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.
A statement from the Army headquarters confirmed the rescue
The statement read: “The troops discovered Boko Haram’s camp, patent medicine outfit at major market at Gulumba.
“Quite a number of Boko Haram terrorists were killed and several items were recovered. These included two logistic trucks, 180 motorcycles, 750 bicycles and various perishable and non-perishable items, such as a 100 KVA Mikano generator and grinding machine
The unprecedented feat was achieved through the renewed cooperation and support of the public, who provided timely information to the troops.
“We would like to thank all those good citizens who provided the timely information and enjoin all to see the fight against Boko Haram as a collective responsibility, to enable us clear the remnants of the insurgents in the North-East and other parts of the country,” the statement read.
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