The troops of 21 Brigade in conjunction with elements of 151 Task Force Battalion of 7 Division, Nigerian Army have captured a Boko Haram Terrorists Commander.
The captured Boko Haram kingpin, according to a statement by Col Tukur Gusau, Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 7 Division Nigerian Army, is presently undergoing investigation.
The capture of the terror kingpin, which is part of the ongoing operations to clear Boko Haram Terrorists in its area of operations, also saw the troops successfully cleared terrorists’ camp in Fadan, Shuwarin, Wulari, Ngoro Dauye, Jidori, Alikashiri, Kalzamari-Shuwa and Kalzamari-Kanuri amongst others.
During the offensive operations, 178 people held captives by the terrorists were rescued they include 101 children, 67 women and 10 men respectively.
Also, three Boko Haram flags were recovered while five motor cycles were burnt by the troops.
The statement said that the troops morale remains high as they are determined to consolidate on the success achieved so far under Operation LAFIYA DOLE.
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