Posted on: 04:24 Mon, 07 Dec 2015



The authorities of the Nigerian Army
have confirmed that its men “have
advanced deep” into the Sambisa forest
in Borno State in the bid to deliver the
final blow on killer squad – Boko
Haram.

Gallant soldiers are now “clearing
most of the camps therein, rescuing
persons held captive, arresting some
terrorists and destroying most of
their weapons and equipment.

“Advancing troops of the Nigerian
Army, supported by the Nigerian Air
Force were able to clear and destroy
Boko Haram terrorists’ camps at
Shuari, Adembe, Yerimari Kura,
Yerimari Gana, Gonin Kurmi, Kore,
Mainya Kore, and Lopere.
“Additionally, the Multi-barrel
Rocket Launcher Regiment has
destroyed the terrorists’ camps at
Dure, Dure Kore, Jokwa, as well as
several other camps.

“The troops recovered foodstuffs,
motorcycles, flags, Improvised
Explosive Making Devices (IED)
materials and military uniforms.

Among other discoveries were the
terrorists’ tunnels, weapons and
equipment.

“The soldiers also recovered 2,000
cows rustled from various persons
over time and rescued women and
children held captives by the Boko
Haram. While the animals have been
moved to Kanwuri, the rescued
persons have been evacuated and
are being given all the necessary
support and assistance.

“During the encounter with the
terrorists at Yerimari Gana a
number of Boko Haram terrorists
were killed and some suspected
terrorists were arrested who are
being interrogated. However, a
soldier sustained gunshot wound and
fracture on the leg.

“Similarly, while advancing to
destroy Nefari terrorists camp,
troops discovered and cleared 3 IEDs
laid along the route. The camp was
successfully cleared and troops have
continued their advance while a
blocking force has been deployed to
prevent infiltration and possible
escape by the terrorists.

“Unfortunately during another
encounter with the terrorists along
the axis of advance, three soldiers
made the supreme sacrifice, while an
officer and two soldiers were
wounded in action.

“It is instructive to note that the
troops’ morale is very high and
being conscious of their set objective,
they are unrelenting in their
determination to defeat the Boko
Haram terrorists,” acting Director
Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani
Kukasheka Usman, said in a
statement.

The soldiers are now in the process
of advancing into the ticker parts of
the forest. We wish them well!