TROOPS CARRY OUT CLEARING OPERATIONS IN KIRCHA DUNGUS AND OTHER AREAS

In a follow up operation to ensure proper
clearance of suspected Boko Haram
terrorists hideouts and prevent the
fleeing terrorists escaping from Operation
CRACKDOWN, troops of the 155 Task
Force Battalion, carried out a swift
clearance operation at Kircha Dungus
village and surrounding environment,
yesterday evening.
During the operation, the troops
encountered pockets of the Boko Haram
terrorists in which they killed 4 of them
while few others fled leaving behind 4
women and a child. The troops have
rescued and evacuated them for
screening and further rehabilitation.
While checking the general area, the
troops further discovered a pair of
military desert camouflage uniform and a
Boko Haram terrorists' flag hoisted in the
village. They also recovered a Generator
set and water pumping machine.
Similarly, troops of 7 Division Strike Group
Team B, attached to 21 Brigade have
braved harsh climatic conditions to also
clear 7 villages of Boko Haram terrorists
presence north east of Kumshe village.
The villages are; Mulfuta, Baibawa,
Jenere, Bembem, Maksamari, Bula Kafie
and Bula Bodi.
During the advance to Jenere, the troops
encountered some Boko Haram terrorists
elements that engaged the troops in
fierce battle. The troops were able to kill 2
terrorists, wounded several others and
continued with their patrol to Jenere-
Hausari.
Here, they discovered that the Boko
Haram terrorists now evolved new tactics
of evading surveillance by drones and
aircrafts. They now hide in makeshift
camps covered with shrubs. The troops
recovered some motorcycles, 2 Dane
guns, large quantity of foodstuffs stored
in a well constructed storage facility and
solar panels.
Thereafter, the troops proceeded to
Bembem, where the suspected Boko
Haram terrorists also laid an ambush for
them. It was however cleared successfully
although a soldier sustained gun shot
wound during the clearance. He has been
evacuated and receiving treatment.
The team discovered and rescued some
hostages held by the Boko Haram
terrorists in the area. Although the patrol
team did not encounter any terrorists in
Maksamari, they made a very rewarding
recovery of an invaluable communication
gadget.
Through it, the troops discovered the
terrorists new tactics and dispositions.
In a related development, troops of the
newly created 8 Task Force Division have
commenced operations in earnest.
The formations and units under its
command have equally been involved in
clearance operations through daily
patrols, raids and offensive actions
against remnants of Boko Haram
terrorists.
It is in line with this that the troops of 153
Task Force Battalion conducted aggressive
patrol to Gudusuri, Malalewa,
Khadaamari, Rundi and Mugu villages in
northern parts of Borno State. Although
they did not encounter Boko Haram
terrorists in the area, the troops
recovered 5 vehicles, 6 motorcycles and 1
Boko Haram terrorists’ flag.
In same vein, some elements of the same
unit deployed at the Forward Operation
Base (FOB) Old Marte, conducted another
patrol to New Marte yesterday to clear
suspected remnants of Boko Haram
terrorists hiding in the area.
Similarly, troops of 242 Battalion
deployed at FOB Gajiganna along with 2
Civilian JTF, went on patrol to Goni
Kanuburi village. Here too, no contact was
made with the Boko Haram terrorists as
they all fled the area.
It was the same story when the patrol
team of 242 Battalion deployed at FOB
Gajiram, patrolled Galle village.
The troops of 157 Task Force Battalion, 7
Brigade, have also continued to conduct
fighting patrols to continue to prevent
remnants of Boko Haram terrorists
freedom of action or escaping.
Thank you for your usual and kind
cooperation.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations