Troops of 33 Brigade Nigerian Army on Wednesday concluded the dislodgement and clearing of Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) from Lame/Burra forest, which traverse Ningi and Torro Local Government Areas of Bauchi State.
During the operation which started since last weekend, quite a number of terrorists were killed, their weapons and equipment destroyed. Similarly, a sizeable number of arms, ammunitions, foodstuffs, Hilux vehicles, motorcycles and Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) were recovered by the troops.
According to a statement by Col. Sani Usman, acting director, Army Public Relations, the recovery include three Hilux vehicles, 12 motorcycles, four AK-47 rifles, one Fabrique Nationale rifle, one Small Machine Gun (SMG), one Police Teargas pistol, 36 Primed IEDs, 56 rifles magazines, over 500 rounds of 7.62 milimetre ammunition, six jerrycans of groundnut and palm oil and several IED making materials amongst others.
It will be recalled that the forest has been notorious hideout of the Boko Haram terrorists from where they organize raids, kidnappings and attacks on hapless and innocent citizens and security forces.
With this, Usman said that the surrounding communities would enjoy increased peace and security in their respective areas.
Impressed by the professional manner in which this unprecedented feat was achieved, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General KTJ MInimah, commended the troops for a job well done.
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