Troops Perform Special Operation, Rescue over 400 persons

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Troops Perform Special Operation, Rescue over 400 persons

By Correspondent

 Troops of the 7 Division on Wednesday performed a special operation at Chingurimi, Walasa and Masa villages, killing some terrorists and rescued over 400 persons held captive.Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman said this in a statement made available on Thursday.“Troops of 7 Division based on information received, conducted  a special operation at Chingurimi, Walasa and Masa villages which were believed to have large  concentration of abducted women and children held hostage by the Boko Haram terrorists on Wednesday 4th May 2016.“The troops killed quite a number of Boko Haram terrorists and rescued 17 women, an old man and 24 children at the area. They also recovered 1 AK-47 rifle, 6 rounds of  7.62mm, 295 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO), 12 Dane Guns, 21 unserviceable mobile telephone handsets and one serviceable as well as150 different SIM cards.“In all, the troops rescued over 400 persons held hostage by Boko Haram terrorists .” 

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