Troops of the Nigerian Army are in hot pursuit of fleeing Boko Haram insurgents, even as efforts are on to prevent further attacks by the group in the Northeast.
According to a statement released on Wednesday in Maiduguri by Army spokesman, Col Sani Usman, the troops have continued to intensify efforts to clear all Known Boko Haram locations.
” As we enter the month of December, it is important to state that we have also entered a very critical part of the fight against terrorism in our country.
“The Nigerian Army wishes to reiterate its total commitment and determination to the war against the Boko Haram terrorists.
“Consequently, we solicit for the continued support, cooperation and understanding of all Nigerians in this regard,” he said.
The statement added that troops in a recent operation in Gulak recovered a Toyota Hilux pick up truck and several arms and ammunitions from the terrorists.
.“Some of the arms include one PKM gun, one General Purpose Machine Gun, three AK-47 rifles, one Rocket Propelled Grenade tube and one Rocket Propelled Grenade bomb.
“Other recoveries include one charger, seven boxes of 7.62mm link, one GP 340 Hand Held Radio, four boxes of 7.62mm X 54mm ammunition, three Anti Riot Hand Held Grenade, as well as 30 Cleaning Kits, two Packets of Artillery Primers and 97 pieces of Zelda fuse,” the statement said.
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