Troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade Nigerian Army on Operation Lafiya Dole, assisted by 10 Civilian JTF based on information received on Monday Killed 21 Boko Haram terrorists and rescued 1,623 residents held captives by the terrorists in Jarawa area of Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno State.
Confirming the report, Director Army Public Relations Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman said the troops also recovered 3 AK-47 Rifles with registration numbers 565222414, 563729686 and UF 3646, a 36 Hand Grenade, 12 Cutlasses and 4 Motorcycles.
‘Troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade Nigerian Army on Operation LAFIYA DOLE, assisted by 10 Civilian JTF based on information received, today, Monday 16th April 2017, embarked on an offensive on suspected location of Boko Haram terrorists at Jarawa general area, Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno State.
“While advancing, the troops came under heavy fire at Jarawa village. The troops responded decisively and went further to clear Deima, Artano, Saduguma, Duve, Bardo, Kala, Bok, Msherde and Ahirde settlements.
“During the operation, the troops neutralized 21 Boko Haram terrorists, rescued 1,623 residents of Jarawa who were held captives by the terrorists. They also recovered 3 AK-47 Rifles with registration numbers 565222414, 563729686 and UF 3646, a 36 Hand Grenade, 12 Cutlasses and 4 Motorcycles” Usman said.
The Army spokesman further stated that the rescued persons have been escorted to Rann Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, while all the children were vaccinated. “One significant aspect of this operation is that the unit noted for its experience in battle, resilience and bravery did not record any casualty” Usman added.
