The gallant troops of the Nigerian
Army – 21 Brigade – on Saturday announced that eight suspected Boko Haram
terrorists have surrendered themselves to the military. Premium Times reports.
Photo credit: Premium Times
According
to a statement by army spokesman, Sani Usman, the suspected terrorists were
being investigated and screened for more information.
“The advancing troops have
captured the villages of Jerre and Dipchari and have destroyed the terrorists
camps located in those areas.
“The troops in the Bama axis have rescued yet another 62 people
fleeing from Bitti and Pulka. The troops are also combing all known enclaves of
the terrorists within Bama, Banki and Pulka general area.
“In addition, due to the offensive action of the military, another
fleeing 22 women 15 men and 40 children arrived Bama today.
“The rescued persons looking haggard, dejected and obviously
malnourished are being catered for by the troops pending the intervention of
the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
“Meanwhile, the persons have been cooperating with the military as
they have been giving useful information that is assisting our troops in their
offensive operations,” Mr. Usman said.
He
also said military engineers were making tremendous progress in the repairs of
the bridge linking Maiduguri and Gamboru Ngala that was blown by Boko Haram
terrorists. Mr. Usman, a colonel, said the bridge repairs would soon be
completed.
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