TROOPS AMBUSH BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS

Following information of suspected Boko
Haram elements crossing point across
Maiduguri-Bulabulin-Damboa road,
troops of 81 Battalion and 251 Task Force
Battalion, both of 25 Task Force Brigade,
staged a deliberate ambush against the
terrorists logistics elements on
motorcycles and bicycles crossing from
Sambisa forest to Alagarno general area
around Nyaleri yesterday night.
During the operation, the troops killed 2
Boko Haram terrorists, wounded several
others and recovered some arms,
ammunitions and other items.
Specifically, they recovered 1 AK-47
Assault rifle, with registration number
27875, 1 hand grenade, 4 AK-47
magazines loaded with ammunition,
assorted food items, sex enhancing drugs,
such Viagra, foot wears and bathroom
slippers. Others include 3 motorcycles, 10
bicycles, tool kits and assorted clothing, 5
rechargeable lamps and 5 litres of
Kerosene. As well as military uniforms,
amongst other things.
From all indications, the terrorists
attempted to resupply and sell the items
to other terrorists hibernating elsewhere
after being displaced from parts of
Sambisa forest.
The troops have continued with the
clearance and rescue operations while
others are maintaining blocking positions.
Thank you for your kind and usual
cooperation.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations