Troops kill dozens Boko Haram, rescue more 195 captives

A captured Boko Haram territory with a hoisted flag 

Troops kill dozens Boko Haram, rescue more 195 captives 

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Troops of the 7 Division Nigeria Army in Borno state had yesterday, during a clearance  patrol on suspected Boko Haram terrorists' hideout in villages near the Cameroonian border, killed dozens of Boko Haram fighters and rescued 195 villagers held in captivity by the insurgents, officials said. 

For a long time residents of Kwaptara, Mijigete, Garin Boka, Mosole, Ngubdori, Ma'asa, Dukje and Gulumba in Dikwa and Bama Local Government Areas of Borno State, had been under the captivity of insurgents who took over their villages.

During the special operation, according to Spokesman of Nigerian Army Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, "the troops discovered Boko Haram terrorists camp, patent medicine outfit and major market at Gulumba town". 

Colonel Usman said quite  a number of Boko Haram terrorists were killed and several items were recovered. 

Soldiers frisk ingredients through a deserted
Market where Boko Haram collect tax

"The recovered items includes 2 logistic trucks, 180 motorcycles, 750 bicycles and various perishable and non-perishable items such as a 100 KVA Mikano generator and grinding machine.

"In addition, they also rescued 195 persons held hostage, recovered 300 cows, 200 sheep and 130 goats rustled by the insurgents. The troops also recovered military items such as camouflage uniforms as well as rifle magazines and grenades.

"The unprecedented feat was achieved through the renewed cooperation and support of the public who provide timely information to the troops.

"Consequently, we would like to thank all those good citizens who provide the timely information and enjoin all to see the fight against Boko Haram terrorists as a collective  responsibility to enable us clear the remnants of the insurgents in the north east and other parts of the country".