A patrol team of Operation Lafiya Dole assisted by members of the Civilian JTF on Sunday stormed Borgozo in the vicinity of Alagarno forest where they found a large cache of arms and ammunitions hidden by Boko Haram insurgents.
According to a statement issued by the Theater Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj Leo Irabor, the troops went on the mission after a tip-off.
"Following a tip off troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE and some Civilian JTF today went on a clearance patrol to Borgozo-Alargano general area in which they discovered large cache of arms and ammunitions concealed by Boko Haram terrorists.
"The patrol team also cleared remnants of Boko Haram terrorists that were dislodged from Alagarno forest hibernating at Kadari, Camp Abu Fatima and Gursum.
"The troops discovered large cache of arms and ammunitions that include 36 boxes of.51mm calibre, 5 x 20 Lyra beefcake mixture of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition, large quantity of 7.62mm (Special), ammunition and one 81mm mortar tube.
"In addition, the troops recovered 1 Toyota Hilux, 1 Generator and several motorcycles.The Nigerian Army wishes to appeal to all Nigerians and in particular, the good people of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States to continue to provide useful information to troops in order to facilitate complete routing of the remnants of Boko Haram insurgents hiding in their localities."
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