Military clears nine more Boko Haram camps in Borno

The Nigerian military, Friday, said it recorded another breakthrough in the war against Boko Haram insurgents, as troops reportedly cleared nine more terrorist camp in the Laasa axis of Borno State.

This was disclosed by the Media Coordinator of Operation Lafiya Dole, Col. Tukur Gusau, on Friday in a statement.

According to the the statement, “In a major boost, troops of 115 Task Force Battallion under 28 Task Force Brigade while on clearance operations from November 3-5 cleared nine more terrorists’ strongholds around Lassa axis.

The terrorists’ camps cleared included Lassa, Muthavo, Dagu, Kumabza, Isge, Unworo,, Zangore, Kilesaka and Pumpum.

“During the offensive, four Boko Haram terrorists met their waterloo in the hands of gallant troops of the Nigerian Army. Some of the terrorists fled the place and abandoned their weapons.

“Some of the weapons abandoned by the terrorists are seven den guns.”
Timothy Enietan-Matthews

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