22 Boko Haram terrorists gunned down

Nigerian and Cameroon troops invades Boko Haram hideouts – 22 Boko Haram terrorists gunned down – Troops rescues 1,275 persons held hostage by the terrorists At least
1,275 persons held hostage by Boko Haram terrorists have been set free following a joint effort by Nigerian Army and troops of Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) from Cameroon. It was gathered that 22 Boko Haram terrorists were killed and three commanders arrested, as the troops invaded over 10 suspected Boko Haram terrorists hideouts along the Nigeria-Cameroon borders. This was contained in a statement by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the acting director Army public relations,

The statement reads: “Troops of 152 and 155 Task Force Battalions at Operation LAFIYA DOLE in conjunction with troops of Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) from Cameroon, conducted a massive joint clearance operation of suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Monday, April 11, along Nigeria-Cameroon borders. “The unprecedented clearance operation swept through over 10 suspected Boko Haram terrorists hideouts along the border in which they killed 22 terrorists, arrested three commanders and rescued abducted persons. “During the operation the troops cleared Nbaga, Bula, Dabube, Ybiri, Greya and Suduwa towns and other adjoining settlements. The towns and settlements were occupied by suspected fleeing Boko Haram terrorists who escaped from villages previously cleared by troops of the Nigerian Army. “The apprehended terrorists’ commanders include Lawal Abba, Mallam Hisna and Mallam Gana in Shatte, Bulla Jaja and Bula Burra towns. “The troops also rescued 1,275 persons held hostage by the terrorists. The rescued persons are being administered and screened by 152 Taskforce Battalion pending onward movement to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp. “It is gratifying to note that the operation was a huge success as there was no casualty or injury on the troops.