BREAKING: Troops Kill 21 Boko Haram Suspects, Rescue 1623 In Borno State - Gistmania

Troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade Nigerian Army on Operation LAFIYA DOLE, assisted by ten civilian JTF, rescued a total of 1,623 persons held captive by members of the Boko Haram terrorists group.

According to a statement released yesterday by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Usman, the successful rescue operation was based on information received yesterday by the troops by the civilian JTF intimating them to act for the safety of the captives.

The troops, according to Usman, had embarked on offensive on suspected location of Boko Haram terrorists at Jarawa general area, Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno State based on the tip-off.

But the statement said while advancing, the troops came under heavy fire at Jarawa village and responded decisively. They went further to clear Deima, Artano, Saduguma, Duve, Bardo, Kala, Bok, Msherde and Ahirde settlements.

“During the operation, the troops neutralized 21 Boko Haram terrorists, rescued 1,623 residents of Jarawa who were held captives by the terrorists.

“They also recovered three AK-47 Rifles with registration numbers 565222414, 563729686 and UF 3646, a 36 Hand Grenade, 12 Cutlasses and four motorcycles, “the statement added.

The rescued persons have been escorted to Rann Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, while all the children were vaccinated. The statement added:” One significant aspect of this operation is that the unit noted for its experience in battle, resilience and bravery did not record any casualty. “

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Posted: at 17-04-2017 11:01 PM (7 years ago) | Hero

that is very brave, they should continue to encourage this brave soldiers, so what happens to the 21 boko haram in captivity, i assume to neutralize them, meant they captured them also.

Posted: at 18-04-2017 12:01 AM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Story

Posted: at 18-04-2017 05:47 AM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

PICTURE OR VIDEO.

Posted: at 18-04-2017 06:26 AM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

I hope say no b sobo

Posted: at 18-04-2017 07:14 AM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

bros I wonder o,so na sticks and stones some boko haram guys use dey fight. Una think say Nigerians be mumu.

Posted: at 18-04-2017 08:11 AM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Nah don try

Posted: at 19-04-2017 01:08 PM (7 years ago) | Hero