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Nigerian troops have stormed the last stronghold of the Boko Haram terrorists in Sambisa Forest and liberated more captives, according to a statement issued by the Nigerians Army.
In the statement, Acting Army Public Relations Director, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, gave details of casualties as well as the destruction and capture of more Boko Haram camps and deadly war weapons, including Anti-Aircraft Guns.
The statement read: “I wish to inform you that today’s evening, troops of 7 Division Nigerian Army also cleared several terrorists’ strong points and training camps within Sambisa forest, Borno State, Nigeria.
“The troops have also rescued additional women and children. They have been evacuated to a safety zone for further processing.
“During the encounter unfortunately we lost a soldier, while 4 others were wounded in action.
Concerning the level of activities by the Nigerian Army, Colonel Usman stated that, “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 gunshot 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 include Wulari Bukar, Gangala, Anguwar Bakwai and Jigide.
“Others include Kotorima, Lagara Bello and Lagara Fulani among others.
“I am glad to say that troops’ morale is very high as they are poised to accomplish the task of destroying all terrorists camps and rescuing all those held hostage by the terrorists.”
It could be recalled that the Nigerian troops invaded Boko Haram fortresses earlier in the week and liberated 293 women and girls, presumably the CHibok Girls.
