Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed on Operation LAFIYA DOLE and other internal security operations have been carrying out with success clearance operations, patrols and raids in suspected areas where Boko Haram terrorists, cattle rustlers and other criminals were hiding or sighted with success.
The troops of 232 Battalion of the 23 Brigade, according to Army authority, also conducted patrol towards Gombi, Guriki and Bobini towns in Adamawa State, to prevent Boko Haram terrorists’ infiltration from some parts of Borno State.
The Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier-General Sani Kukasheka Usman in a statement disclosed that troops deployed in Garkida had continued to maintain blocking positions through patrols towards Jau General Area to fix any fleeing Boko Haram terrorists.
According to him, “on Saturday night two female suicide bombers attempted to enter Maiduguri through Ummarari. One of them was shot by a soldier while the second panicked and detonated the suicide vest strapped to her body. There were no casualty beyond the two suicide bombers.”
“Other units under the Brigade have also conducted patrol to Wurolade Village to prevent the terrorists’ infiltration through our border with Republic of Cameroon.
“While those deployed at Hong have intensified patrol at Mararraba Pella, Kalla and Shangui as well as Hong Garaha Road.
“Troops of 120 and 159 Task Forces Battalions of 27 Task Force Brigade have maintained aggressive clearance operations.
“On their part, troops of 154 Task Force Battalion, 29 Task Force have also been carrying out patrol to Mauli with the aim of destroying Boko Haram terrorists. While 156 Task Force Battalion has embarked on route clearance patrol along Alagarno-Mauli.
“The 33 Brigade Nigerian Army following a tip-off on the presence of suspected cattle rustlers and armed bandits at Dutsen Kelembu around Dogon Ruwa, Ningi Local Government Area embarked on fighting patrol to the General Area.
“Although the suspected criminals have fled, the troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, one locally made gun and an empty magazine buried in cow dung. The patrol team destroyed the cattle rustlers’ camp.
“The Brigade also arrested a former Assistant Police Inspector, Odigba Elias and one Abdulwahab Adamu at Married Officers Quarters in Shadawanka Barracks, Bauchi in possession of one single barrel gun, four cartridges, 11 empty cartridges, gun powder, one leg chain, one motorcycle and one cutting machine. Both suspects are being interrogated,” the statement read in part.
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