Troops arrest 43 suspected terrorists

The Army Spokesman said that the command considers this a major breakthrough with the arrest of Bulama Modu, who he said is the Emir of Bulakuri.

Troops also confiscated weapons, including some that had been buried by militants abandoning their posts during the raid, Usman told the paper.

“The troops have reiterated their determination to continue with the fight till they clear them from all known camps and enclaves”, Usman said.

The Nigerian military rescued 241 women and children in a raid on two camps controlled by the Boko Haram terrorist group, the country’s military said Wednesday.

“Apart from arms and ammunitions, bows and arrows recovered from Bulama Modu, the kingpin”.

“He said the bombers and the IED were prepared by Abdulrahaman Alkali Isa, Ba’ana Hisuba and Alkali Isa Karami, natives of Dara Jamel”.

The statement added that troops operating around Wudla village arrested another terrorist leader, Aji Gambo, who revealed to them during interrogation that the Boko Haram terrorists who attacked Kirawa and Kolofata in northern Cameroon were from Dara Jamel village in Nigeria. He however noted that the perpetrators have fled to Sumbulum village.

“The decision was in line with the new resolve of the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies in Operation Lafiya Dole to ensure that the people of Borno state enjoy a hitch free Sallah celebrations”.

“Consequently, the troops are optimistic that the Boko Haram terrorists would be defeated very soon and as the terrorists are on the run, there is need for more vigilance and security consciousness among all”. “The military does re-state that in the recent time a number of Boko Haram members have been surrendering and denouncing radicalisation”.

He added that the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General TY Buratai, commended the troops for their impressive performance.

In particular, Buhari urged Nigerian Muslims to rededicate themselves and imbibe the lessons of piety, faithfulness, dedication, fortitude, obedience, sacrifice and selfless service which he said were for the benefit of all mankind.