Soldiers attached to the 103 Battalion under the 21 Brigade in Borno State yesterday rescued 20 held captive by Boko Haram in the Bama axis of the state.
Rescued, according to the Media Coordinator of Operation Lafiya Dole, Col. Sani Tukur, were 14 children and six women.
Tukur also said that four Boko Haram enclaves were cleared in the course of the operation, while two suspected terrorists were arrested, others killed.
He said: “In continuation of the offensive operations to clear the North East of Boko Haram terrorists activities, the Troops of 103 Battalion under 21 Brigade early this morning (yesterday) conducted 23 kilometer wide clearance operations in Rigaga and its adjourning villages in Bama axis.
“The operation recorded a major success. Four Boko Haram terrorists’ enclaves along the route of the operations were cleared and a number of terrorists were killed while two were captured alive and currently undergoing investigation in accordance with the Nigerian Army rules of engagement.
“Similarly, in furtherance to offensive operations towards the clearance of Lagaran Fulani and Ango Baya villages, troops of 28 Task Force Brigade conducted reconnaissance patrol to identify possible blocking positions along Bitta Yamteke Road.
“During the conduct of the operation troops recovered the following items at Sasawa terrorists’ camp. The items include IEDS making materials, two cylinders, one Motorola Radio, one Garmin GPS Detonating Cords and one RPG bombs.”
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