Nigerian troops launched an offensive against the Boko Haram insurgency as they forced them out of their hideouts, rescued hostages, recovered weapons and killed some of the terrorists.This information was made known Wednesday, by Colonel Mustapha A Anka, Media Coordinator Operation Lafiya Dole.Colonel Anka stated that the raid was carried out in various locations as the terrorists suffered heavy casualties.He said, “In its determination to wipe out insurgents in the North East, troops of Operation Lafiya Dole recorded huge success. Troops of 25 Task Force and Civilian JTF on routine operation to clear Ajigin had contact with Boko Haram Terrorist (BHT), in the process, several insurgents were killed, while 50 motorcycles and 3 vehicles were captured and destroyed. At the end of the clearance operations, an  unspecified number of locals who were held hostage by the BHT were rescued.“Similarly, own troops along Damboa-Chibok road arrested some unknown vigilantes, one of whom claimed to be the Village Head of Kopchi in the company of 42 others who claimed to be operating around Madagali general area. Six among the 42 were apprehended for carrying AK 47 rifles and 15 Magazines. When accosted the suspects claimed that they are in Damboa to identify a suspect BHT arrested in Kaya village. They are presently in custody undergoing interrogation.“On the January 24, 2016, at Chukun Gudu, troops on a clearance operation had an encounter with BHT. During the encounter, insurgents were dislodged, one person was killed while several others sustained a gunshot wound. 2 double barrel guns, 4 x 9mm rounds, 1 solar panel and mechanic tools were recovered. Also, troops of 103 Battalion on a clearance operation along Kawuri in Maimiari village intercepted 17 BHT suspects, in the process, rescuing elderly women and children from the village to IDP camp in Konduga.“In another development troops of 151 Task Force Battalion on a fighting patrol along Banki Junction to Ngurosoye and Bulamanjari villages destroyed Telecom mast hoisted with Boko Haram flag. The troops are currently maintaining blocking positions against fleeing terrorist in the general area.“Equally, troops of 112 Battalion and AHQ Special Group conducted fighting patrols along Gardawaji, Adashe, Mijigine, Manawci, Sigafariya Bula Goma, Mafa, Dikwa and Kala Balge. During the operation, troops had contact with BHT along Boboshe and Mowa Kasuwa, in the process 56 BHT were killed, items recovered include 8 AK-47 rifles, 3 RPG 7 tubes, 1 GPMG, 1 MPGP, 1-60mm mortar, 1 grenade, 3 motor bombs, 18 motor cycles and vehicles were destroyed. Also, 520 hostages were rescued and brought to IDP Camp in Dikwa.“Troops also intercepted 2 suicide bombers trying to infiltrate Maiduguri through Muna Dalti 100 metres ahead of our troops and CJTF checkpoint. The suicide bombers were halted, but refused to stop, in the process the bombers blew themselves up. No causality was recorded on the part of our troops and civilian JTF. The area has been cordoned off, while aggressive search is going on in the general area.“The Theatre Command wishes to reassure the public of its determination to safeguard lives and properties. Now that the heat is on the insurgents, there is desperate likelihood to penetrate innocent and attack soft targets in towns, villages and cities. The public is once again reminded to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movement, persons and objects to the nearest security agency.”
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