Boko Haram on the run

boko-haramLAGOS – The military in Nigeria has said an unconfirmed number of Boko Haram terrorists died this past weekend as additional camps used by terrorists were overran in the continuing offensive operations against the insurgents in Sambisa Forest.

The Dure camp, which is one of the most prominent camps in the forest, witnessed the fiercest battle as the Special Forces descended heavily on it before it finally fell, the armed forces said.

Four of the camps were located in a place called Iza within the forest while three others were noted to be recently established by the terrorists before the assault began.

One soldier died from one of the land mines encountered in the operation while two others were also wounded.

The terrorists lost a number of vehicles mounted with Anti-Aircraft Guns as well as armoured vehicles. Some of the terrorists who escaped from the camps also died as they ran into troop ambushes in some escape routes from the forest, Army spokesperson, Major General Chris Oluklade said.

Meanwhile, he said, some of the fleeing terrorists had also engaged in suicide missions at Bitta where they encountered the Nigerian troops across the border.

“The Operation to clear the terrorists in Sambisa and other forests is continuing as troops in all fronts have been alerted to be on the lookout for fleeing terrorists. The Nigerian Air force is maintaining an active air surveillance to track the movement of terrorists for appropriate action as the operation continues.” – CAJ News

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