By Olayemi Esan
The Nigerian army on a clearance operation within Muna General area of Borno state has captured two Boko Haram Terrorists and recovered assorted items and utensils meant for Boko Haram terrorists’ replenishment.
Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu in a statement said Troops of 195 Battalion, Sector 1 Operation Hadin Kai, in conjunction with Civilian Joint Task Force recovered some Boko Haram terrorist logistics supplies.
They include one hand grenade, one axe, one vehicle, five bicycles, two mobile phones (Tecno and Infinix), and some quantity of petroleum, oil, and lubricant. The troops equally recovered a large quantity of psychedelic and sex enhancement drugs, pesticides and insecticides, as well as foodstuff, amongst others.
Nwachukwu said that the vigilant troops, who left no stone unturned during the clearance operation, combed the entire area, destroying several identified terrorist camps.
He added that during the operation, troops however came in contact with terrorists at Labe Village, who attempted to flee but were swiftly intercepted by the troops.
The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Faruk Yahaya commended the alertness of the troops of 195 Battalion, Sector 1 Operation Hadin Kai, urging them to sustain the aggressive posture of the operation, to ensure they clear terrorists' enclaves and dominate the area.
