Military Confirms Troops Clears Fleeing Terrorists From Sambisa Forest

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News Friday, March 4th, 2016

The Defence Headquarters said the troops of 21 Brigade Bama, under 7 Division area of operational responsibility, in a blocking position, have at the early hours of today, (Friday) cleared the fleeing Boko Haram terrorists who came through Sabsawa axis of Sambisa forest.

The troops Defence in a statement indicated also recovered a Toyota Hilux, 2 AK-47 rifles with registration numbers 58006915 and KO 35839, as well as 37 rounds of 12.7mm metal linked ammunition.

Military also confirmed that one officer sustained injury during the encounter, but he is in a stable condition.