“The unit also rescued 338 persons that were held
captive by the terrorists in the enclaves. The rescued persons which
comprised of male 8, female 138 and children 192, have since been
evacuated to Mubi,” Usman said.
He added that the troops recovered arms and ammunition during the operation.
Items recovered include one general purpose machine gun and
two dane guns, 150 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO), six boxes of 7.62mm (NATO)
and three cutlasses.
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“In a related development, troops based on a tip off,
ambushed and killed 4 suspected Boko Haram terrorists on a suicide
bombing mission to Gubula, Madagali local government area in Adamawa
state. Apart from two AK-47 rifles recovered, the troops also recovered
some Unexploded Ordinances (UXOs), mortar bombs and cash sum of N153,385
was retrieved,” he said.
The army spokesperson added that the operation against the
Boko Haram terrorists’ hideouts coincided with the chief of army
staff’s operational visit to the Brigade Headquarters in Mubi, Adamawa
state.
He said the successful operations and ambushing of the
terrorists has resulted in the degradation of the insurgents and saving
the lives of some of their victims.
“Having appealed and given the terrorists final
warning, we would like to state that from now on troops within bounds of
respect for human rights and rules of engagement, we shall continue to
decisively deal with Boko Haram terrorists until they are defeated,” he said.
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