The Nigerian Army Spokesman, Brig. Gen Sani Usman, in a statement said ”on Tuesday, troops advancing towards Sa’ada village, met heavy presence of Boko Haram terrorist in the area. ”They however engaged them and destroyed the terrorists’ makeshift camps at Gwari and Ganye villages.
The troops had to withdraw to Forward Operation Base at Kerenoa. Unfortunately, 1 soldier paid the supreme price, 2 others were missing in action, while an officer and 13 soldiers were wounded in action. The wounded are in stable condition, while concerted effort is ongoing to recover the 2 missing in action.”
Usman disclosed further that a suspected Boko Haram terrorist, Alhaji Mustpha Bulama, was on Monday arrested by troops of 7 Division Garrison at his residence located at Musari, along Baga road, Maiduguri.
The suspect, who hailed from Magumeri, was said to be a member of the Boko Haram terrorists group and active collaborator.
The troops also rescued 474 persons comprising 177 females, 20 males, 127 male children and 150 female children approaching Dikwa from Muliye and Masa villages along Dikwa-Gulumba road, Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State. ”
During security checks and screening five of them were confirmed to be fleeing Boko Haram terrorists.
The rest were handed over as Internally Displaced Persons to the Coordinator of Dikwa Internally Displaced Persons Camp,” he stated.
The army spokesman further revealed that soldiers carried out a heavy bombardment of Tula Udah forest following information and confirmation on the presence of suspected Boko Haram terrorists there.
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