Troops rescue 998 persons from Boko Haram, destroy bomb factory

by Azeez Adeniyi Troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade of the Nigerian Army on Friday rescued 998 Boko Haram captives during a fighting patrol in some villages in Borno. According to a statement by the army, the “patrol team had a fierce encounter with the terrorists at Ndufu which they decisively dealt with before proceeding... Read More

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May 1, 2016

‘Secret’ Boko Haram bomb factory discovered in Borno (PHOTOS)

Nigerian troops, on Friday April 30, discovered a ‘secret Boko Haram’, Improvised Explosive Device making factory in Ngala town, Borno state. Army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman, who disclosed this, said: “the ever hard working troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, have again succeeded in bursting a secret Boko Haram terrorists.” “It... Read More

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October 10, 2013

“Two houses were demolished” – Boko Haram ammunition storage centre destroyed by troops in Kano

by ‘Jola Sotubo The attempt by Boko Haram insurgents to once again find a safe haven for operation in Kano State has been nipped in the bud by security troops. Security agents yesterday found a cache of ammunition in a building suspected to be a hideout for the members of the terrorist group in... Read More

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