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The Nigerian army has killed 22 Boko Haram terrorists and arrested 3 Ameers (Commanders) of the sect in a massive operation conducted in Northeastern Nigeria, Channels reports.
A statement by the Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman, said during the operation, the troops cleared Nbaga, Bula, Dabube, Ybiri, Greya and Suduwa towns and other adjoining settlements. About 10 Boko Haram hideouts were raided altogether.
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.
In the operation, which Colonel Usman described as a huge success, the troops also rescued 1,275 persons held hostage by the terrorists.
A statement by the Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman, said during the operation, the troops cleared Nbaga, Bula, Dabube, Ybiri, Greya and Suduwa towns and other adjoining settlements. About 10 Boko Haram hideouts were raided altogether.
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.
In the operation, which Colonel Usman described as a huge success, the troops also rescued 1,275 persons held hostage by the terrorists.
