Troops Destroy Boko Haram Fuel Dump

Information emanating from the Nigerian Army indicate that soldiers fighting insurgency in the Northeast have discovered and destroyed a major fuel storage facility used by Boko Haram terrorists.

The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col Sani Usman said in a statement he released on Thursday that soldiers discovered the fuel dump at Ladu Bumbawa Ward of Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State.

He noted that the insurgents had earlier captured seven persons at Gajere, namely the Chief Imam and some ward heads and their deputies. They had kept them at a location where they also stored fuel.

It was three of the captives who were able to escape that led the troops to the facility.

“Following a tip off by well meaning citizens, troops of 3 Division yesterday swooped on and dismantled a Boko Haram fuel dump located at Ladu Dumbawa ward, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State.

“Suspected Boko Haram terrorists had abducted seven persons in Gajare and took them to the same location. Those kidnapped were three local ward heads called ‘Lawani’ and their respective deputies, as well as the Chief Imam of the town.

“However, through sheer guts and bravery, three of them escaped and reported the matter to the security agents, which led to the rescue of the rest and discovery of the well-concealed terrorists’ fuel depot which was later destroyed by troops.

“The troops have further blocked the terrorists’ supply route that led to Babangida in Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State, where they mostly get the supplies.”

He also said that efforts are ongoing to knockout all the supply routes of the militants to hasten their defeat.