Troops clear nine more terrorist’s camps in Borno

The Nigerian Army said on Friday that it had
cleared nine more suspected Boko Haram
terrorists camps in its operations in Borno.
Col.Tukur Gusau, the Media Coordinator of
Operation Lafiya Dole, said this in a statement in
Maiduguri.
“In a major boost, troops of 115 Task Force
Battalion under 28 Task Force Brigade while on
clearance operations between Nov. 4 and 5,
cleared nine more terrorists strong holds around
Lassa axis.
“The terrorists’ camps include Lassa, Muthavo,
Dagukumabza, Isge, Unworozangore, Kilekasa
and Pumpum”, Gusau said.
He added: “During the offensive, four Boko
Haram terrorists met their waterloo in the hands
of gallant troops of the Nigerian Army.
“Some of the terrorists fled, abandoning their
weapons.”
He said that the military also carried out
offensive along Korede area in Damboa LGA.
“In a related development, troops of 25 Brigade,
on Thursday, conducted another offensive
operation along Korede axis in Damboa LGA.
“In the operations, three motor cycles suspected
to be used during Sunday’s attack on Azir
village, were recovered along with stolen food
stuffs from the village.
“Terrorists observation posts were destroyed in a
high ground in Korede.
“Our troops continued to dominate roads leading
to Azir, Wajikoro, Damboa and Biu towns to deny
Boko Haram terrorists any possible freedom of
activities in the area.
“The fighting spirit of the troops remains very
high”, he said. (NAN)