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Army raids Boko Haram’s fuel depot
The Boko Haram terrorist group has suffered another set-back as soldiers have raided the insurgents’ fuel depot at Ladu Bumbawa Ward of Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State.
The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, said on Thursday in a statement that the depot was a major one operated by the sect.
He said the troops discovered the fuel depot at Ladu Bumbawa Ward of Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State.
He added that the troops had also blocked the major Boko Haram’s fuel supply route to Babangida in Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State.
He said, “Following a tip off by well- meaning citizens, troops of 3 Division yesterday swooped on and dismantled a Boko Haram fuel dump located at Ladu Dumbawa ward, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State.
“Suspected Boko Haram terrorists had abducted seven persons in Gajare and took them to the same location. Those kidnapped were three local ward heads called ‘Lawani’ and their respective deputies, as well as the Chief Imam of the town.
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“However, through sheer guts and bravery, three of them escaped and reported the matter to the security agents, which led to the rescue of the rest and discovery of the well-concealed terrorists’ fuel depot which was later destroyed by troops.
“The troops have further blocked the terrorists’ supply route that led to Babangida in Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State, where they mostly get the supplies,” he said.
The army spokesman said the troops were also intensifying efforts to block the logistic supply bases of the insurgents in order to hasten the process of their defeat.
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