According to a statement by Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Public Relations for the Nigerian Army, a Combat Team (CT) of the Division conducted a successful clearance patrol in the North-East on Friday, 22 March 2024. The troops cleared six villages where terrorists were hiding with their hostages.
During the operation, the CT encountered the terrorists and engaged them in a fierce gun battle, resulting in the elimination of five terrorists. Additionally, the brave troops managed to rescue 78 individuals, including 35 women and 43 children, who had been held hostage by the terrorists.
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NIGERIAN ARMY TROOPS NEUTRALIZE TERRORISTS, RESCUE WOMEN AND CHILDREN
Gallant troops of 7 Division Nigerian Army have continued to pounce on the vestiges of the Islamic State of West African Province and their JAS counterpart in North East Nigeria.
In an aggressive clearance patrol conducted on Friday, 22 March 2024, by a Combat Team (CT) of the Division, troops successfully cleared 6 villages where terrorists hibernated with their hostages.
During the operation, the CT came in contact with the terrorists and fiercely engaged them in a gun battle, eliminating 5 of the terrorists. The valiant troops also rescued 78 persons, comprising 35 women and 43 children held hostage by the terrorists.
The enclaves and villages cleared by the CT include Ngurusoye, Sabon Gari, Mairamri 1 and 2, Bula Dalo, and Bula Dalo extension. Other areas also cleared are Yamanci and Gargaji general areas. Items recovered are one terrorists’ flag, a mobile phone belonging to the terrorists. The rescued victims are in custody for preliminary investigation and profiling.
The troops have continued to maintain momentum in the ongoing Operations Desert Sanity III to rid the North East of terrorists and insurgents.
ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Major General
Director Army Public Relations
23 March 2024
