Defence Confirms Destruction Of Another Terrorist Camps In Sambisa Forest

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News Tuesday, December 15th, 2015

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said Tuesday that troops operating in Bama axis have cleared Boko Haram terrorists out of Aulari general area located within the Sambisa forest.

The Military specified that insurgent camps located within the Sambisa forest including: Faldan, Kidiziromari, Kuroshini, Kurumari and Ngulda were cleared, while a terrorist was killed while trying to flee. Thirty-one others were rescued.

Besides, DHQ stated stockpile of farm produce in metal drums, sacks and underground storage facilities, several bicycles and motorcycles were discovered. Defence indicated some of the farmlands yet to be harvested were also set ablaze by the terrorists, while a wooden rifle used for training and practice by the terrorists was retrieved.

In a related development, troops of 7 Division Garrison conducted 8 fighting patrols along Leje Axis. While this lasted, troops cleared the area and about 15 other villages around Leje. The vicinities included: Khadadamamari, Ladin Buta, Hilmari, Kashauri, Keshan Ngala, Aiwa, Masu Kura, Mabirni, Grza 1 and 2, Mashuari, Dubenge, Tauba and Majande.

In the same vein, DHQ confirmed troops pursued and destroyed two Boko Haram terrorists on motor cycles. This it said prompted blocking all known routes to prevent the terrorists from transporting livestock across borders as well as stopping them from fueling their terror machines through cattle rustling and illegal trading.

Meanwhile, the Military has called on law abiding citizens of the country to continue providing security agencies with credible information about all known and suspected terrorists.