Nigerian
troops deployed in Borno State have rescued several abducted persons, arrested
suspected Boko Haram terrorists, and recovered weapons and equipment, the army
said in a statement.
The
troops of 81 Battalion and 251 Task Force Battalion, 25 Task Force Brigade on
Monday received 79 persons who claimed to have been kept captives by Boko Haram
terrorists at Ngwalimiri village but escaped at their location.
They
comprised 12 men, 24 women, 31 children and 12 infants. All of them are
undergoing preliminary investigation and screening to determine their status
before onward movement to Internally Displaced Persons camp for rehabilitation,
the statement said.
“In
furtherance of the efforts to keep Bitta-Damboa road open and secure to
commuters, troops of 28 Task Force Brigade have cleared Bulajani, Mulgwo and
Muotu villages of remnants of Boko Haram elements.
“During
an encounter at Moutu specifically, a soldier sustained an injury on the
forehead, while 5 Boko Haram terrorists were killed by the troops, while a few
others were suspected to escape with gun shot wounds. The troops recovered 3
locally made guns.
“The
advancing troops linked up with their counterparts of 25 Task Force Brigade at
Gombori village and rescued 157 persons escaping from Boko Haram terrorists
captivity. The rescued persons comprised 47 women, 91 children, 19 men. They
are currently undergoing preliminary investigation and thorough screening to
also determine their status.
“In
a related development 77 Boko Haram terrorists have surrendered themselves to
troops of 122 Task Force Battalion. They comprised 17 men, 16 women, 16 male
children and 28 female children.
The
surrendered terrorists have been moved to Yamteke by combined team of 26 Task
Force Brigade for preliminary investigation and screening.
“Troops
have also arrested a deserter soldier, 03NA/53/3098 Corporal Musa Titima of 117
Task Force Battalion, attached to 114 Task Force Battalion, who absconded from
duty while on Operation Crackdown at Bitta. The soldier was also allegedly
involved in a fracas with Mr Salisu Ngatha at Kabang Ward on 30th May 2016 that
led to the death of the civilian. The soldier has been moved to the Brigade
headquarters for proper investigation and other disciplinary process,” the
statement said.
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