Heavy Battle Going On With Boko Haram in Sambisa

Thursday, April 30, 2015 0
The terrorists top commanders killed, 430 others Killed, more women, children rescued.

The Nigerian Troops are currently attacking the Islamist terror group, Boko Haram's camps in Sambisa Forest, both on land and on air.


"The troops have also killed several Boko Haram field commanders and about 430 foot soldiers and destroyed 2 Armoured Personnel Carriers, 2 Buffalo vehicles mounted with Anti-Aircraft Guns, a truck and several Hilux vehicles, belonging to the Islamist terror group." 

One soldier died, four others were injured as Boko Haram terrorists battled in vain to retain nine major camps in the dreaded Sambisa forest where more women and children were found and rescued.
The troops have also rescued additional women and children. They have been evacuated to a safety zone for further processing according to Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman.

“During the encounter unfortunately we lost a soldier, while 4 others were wounded in action. The troops have also killed several Boko Haram field commanders and foot soldiers and destroyed 2 Armoured Personnel Carriers, 2 Buffalo vehicles mounted with Anti-Aircraft Guns, a truck and several Hilux vehicles.


“The gallant soldiers also recovered 1 Anti-Aircraft Gun, 1 General Purpose Machine Gun, 1 Rocket Propelled Grenade and several AK-47 rifles. Sadly, 1 woman died and 8 other women sustained gun shot wounds.

“So far, the troops have destroyed 9 terrorist camps in the forest. This is in addition to the 4 destroyed yesterday. The destroyed camps includes Wulari Bukar, Gangala, Anguwar Bakwai and Jigide. Others include Kotorima, Lagara Bello and Lagara Fulani among others.





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