We Have Taken Over Boko Haram Base – Defense HQ

Defense Headquarters has said that, troops have cleared and taken over Balmo Forest, base of Boko Haram in an operation that lasted throughout the weekend.

The Balmo Forest stretches from Bauchi through Jigawa states with links to the fringes of the Sambisa Forest had been used by terrorists as bases and hideouts for launching attackes.

A statement by the Director, Defence Information, Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade, in Abuja on Monday, said terrorists and armed gangs operating in the forests were completely rooted out while some were captured during the operation.

It however did not specify the number of those arrested during the operation, but said that two foreigners, suspected to be mercenaries, were among those captured.

Also recovered were several weapons and equipment including generating sets, communication equipment, vehicles, motorcycles, foodstuffs and kitchen utensils.

In another development, the military said over 44 terrorists died in Kerenoa and adjoining communities, following an encounter with troops who repelled their attack on the communities.

The military said that members of the sect armed with Improvised Explosive Devices and other high calibre weapons, had carried out a predawn attack on the communities but were overpowered by the troops.

During the operation, several of them were captured as well as weapons and ammunition of various calibre, according to the Defence headquarters.

“Meanwhile, troops on routine patrol around Banki and Miyanti in Borno State during the weekend fought through an ambush laid by the terrorists resulting in casualties on both sides.

“Altogether, a total of six soldiers were lost in the various encounters with terrorists while those wounded are receiving treatment,” the statement added.

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Now this is the kind of news Nigerians want to hear. Next is that the girls would have found their freedom from the hands of those satanic sect. I truly commend the Nigerian military for the good fight and even with the loses they have sustain, their intensity to win this war has not ceased. Thank you.