Boko Haram terrorists are now hiding in dug outs and fox holes in order to evade arrest, the Nigerian Army said in a statement.
"In compliance with the military high command’s directive which is to
ensure that all villages and towns are cleared of remnants of Boko Haram
terrorists, troops of 22 Brigade Garrison in Operation LAFIYA DOLE, on
Sunday 1st May 2016 cleared 4 villages of Boko Haram terrorists hiding
in the area, Militaru spokesman, Colonel Sani Kukasheka said in a
statement on Monday, May 2.
"The terrorists hibernating in Cinga, Mallum Maja,
Bosuma and Murye villages, were armed with dangerous weapons and have
been terrorizing the communities. During the operations 3 Boko Haram
terrorists were killed, while 9 of them who tried hiding in foxholes and
dug outs were identified and captured alive.
"Items recovered from them include 9 Dane guns, 3 machetes, 1 bow with
arrows, 6 motor cycles used by the Boko Haram terrorists to ferry
slaughtered cow meats to Boko Haram terrorists hideouts were recovered
and burnt. Other items recovered include 1 tricycle, 4 x Tiger
Generators and 1 solar panel. The troops also recovered 300 herds of
cattle rustled by the Boko Haram terrorists from Fulani herdsmen and
handed over to their rightful owners.
"Similarly, 400 persons held hostage by the terrorists were rescued and
set free. It is gratifying to state that we have not sustain any
casualty to own troops and equipment and troops morale remain very
high."
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