Troops Rescue 119 Civilians, Recover Eight Vehicles in Borno

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 119 civilians kidnapped by terrorists and recovered eight automobiles throughout an operation in Borno State.According to an operational report made accessible to journalists on Saturday in Abuja, the motion was carried out by troops of the 135 Special Forces Battalion. 

While monitoring surveillance cameras alongside the Dutsen Kura–Bulazarma–Kamuya highway, the troopers noticed terrorists blocking the route and abducting travellers together with their automobiles.The troops mobilised via the Mangari–Dora axis in Biu Local Government Area, engaged the terrorists, and compelled them to desert the captives and flee in disarray.

The operation resulted within the rescue of 119 folks, comprising 69 males, 35 ladies and 15 kids and the restoration of the eight automobiles. The victims have been later reunited with their households.During the withdrawal, the troops additionally found and detonated an improvised explosive gadget (IED) across the Bam-Buratai Junction–Bulazarma basic space.

In a associated growth, a suspected fighter of Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad (JAS) surrendered to troops of 202 Battalion at Ngurusoye Village in Bama Local Government Area. The particular person reportedly fled his group’s enclave in Bula Daloye after clashes with Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters and as a result of hardship. He handed over an FN rifle and 7 rounds of seven.62mm NATO ammunition and is at the moment in navy custody.

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