Troops of 22 Brigade, Operation LAFIYA DOLE in collaboration
with local vigilantes have continued moving into the hinterland on clearance
operation to destroy Boko Haram terrorists. Consequently, on the 11th of May
2019, troops effectively cleared Ma’allasuwa and Yaga – Munye villages in Borno
State. No encounter with Boko Haram terrorists was made as they run away before
troops’ arrival leaving behind 54 suspected kidnapped victims. Out of the
number, 29 are grown up women and 25 are children of various ages and sex. They
have all been rescued.
Similarly, at Zari – Kasake and Jumachere villages in Damasak general area of
Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State, troops of 145 Battalion Operation
LAFIYA DOLE on clearance operation discovered and destroyed two Boko Haram
terrorists’ logistics vehicles. Deserted BHTs make up shift accommodation was
also destroyed.
Additionally, Mopol Sergeant Markus John – Personal Number – PNo 383106 was
arrested at Njimtilo check point along Maiduguri – Damaturu road in possession
of 2 magazines, 146 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammunition and one round of Anti
Aircraft Gun concealed in his bag while on transit to Lagos State.
Recall that on the 10th of May 2019, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE in
conjunction with the Nigerian Police, arrested 14NA7113208 Private Paul
Ojochegbe and 12NA672586 Lance Corporal Oko Eke in possession of one
disassembled AK 47 Rifle at the same N’jimtilo check point.
Nigerian Army will remain resolute in ending terrorism and other forms of insecurities
across the country, and reiterate its appeal to the public to continue to
provide useful information about suspicious movement of terrorists/criminals
wherever they are seen hibernating in Nigeria.
