The #BringBackOurGirls (BBOG) group has commended the military over the success recorded in the fight against insurgency in the North East of the country.
Speaking during the sit-out of the group, yesterday, one of its members, Abubakar Yusuf, stated that the success recorded was a step in the right direction but urged the military to continue on its onslaught against the Boko Haram sect so as to rid the nation of the insurgents.
The group however stated that the fact that there was relative peace does not mean that the nation was free from insurgency as many of the members of the Boko Haram on the wanted list of the military were not yet apprehended. Read more after the cut
The group also observed with concern the recent attacks by the Boko Haram sect on Cameroonian communities, and expressed its solidarity with the people of Cameroon.
Recall that the Boko Haram camp in Alajeri, Guzamala local government area of Borno State was destroyed by troops of the 113 Battalion fighting insurgency in the North East.
A statement by the army spokesperson, Sani Usman, stated that the military operation, following intelligence on the presence of Boko Haram camp in Alajeri, led to the death of 40 terrorists and capturing of their arms.
“Following reliable information on the presence of some Boko Haram terrorists, troops of 113 Battalion conducted a fighting patrol to Dunga general area on Thursday during which they discovered and destroyed a Boko Haram terrorists’ camp at Alajeri village in Guzamala local government area of Borno State,” he said.
The army spokesperson added that, “In the operation, the troops killed 40 Boko Haram terrorists and captured 1 general purpose machine gun (GPMG), 1 rocket propelled grenade 7 ( RPG 7), 6 AK-47 rifles, 2 Fabrique Nationale rifles, 10 magazines, 188 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition and 64 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition. Other items recovered by the troops included 3 mobile phones, 6 copies of Holy Quran and 20 motorcycles.
He added that no Nigerian soldier died or sustained injury, serving as morale booster for the troops as they intensify campaigns to clear the war-ravaged region of insurgents.
“The troops are in high spirits because of the success of the operation coupled with the fact that there was no casualty or injury on the part of the troops.
“Operations to clear all known Boko Haram terrorists camps and hideouts are ongoing as troops remain committed to the clearance and apprehension of the Boko Haram terrorists in the country,”
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