Nigerian Troops Clear Terrorists Bases
In Balmo Forest: Capture Foreign
Mercenaries
“Troops have cleared and taken over Balmo forest in
a military operation that lasted throughout the
weekend. Prior to the operation, Balmo forest
stretching from Bauchi through Jigawa States with
links to the fringes of Sambisa forest was used by
terrorists as bases and hideouts for launching
attacks.
In the latest twist in the ongoing fight against Boko
Haram terrorists, the Nigerian military announced
that it has conducted major breakthrough just hours
ago. In a statement issued to the media, and one
also obtained by SaharaReporters, military
spokesmen say their persistence has paid off in the
continuing fight.
The statement appears below:
“Troops have cleared and taken over Balmo forest
in a military operation that lasted throughout the
weekend. Prior to the operation, Balmo forest
stretching from Bauchi through Jigawa States
with links to the fringes of Sambisa forest was
used by terrorists as bases and hideouts for
launching attacks. “Terrorists and armed gangs operating in the
forests were completely rooted out while some
were captured during the operation. Among
those captured were two foreigners who are
suspected to be mercenaries. Also captured are
several weapons and equipment including power
generating sets, communication equipment,
vehicles, motorcycles, foodstuff and kitchen
utensils.
“In another development, over 44 terrorists have
died in Kerenoa and adjoining communities,
following an encounter with troops who repelled
their attack on the communities. Armed with
IEDs and other high caliber weapons, a large
number of terrorists had carried out a predawn
attack on the communities but met with stiff
resistance of the troops. During the operation,
several of them were captured as well as weapons
and ammunitions of various calibre.
“Meanwhile, troops on routine patrol around Banki
and Miyanti in Borno State during the weekend
fought through an ambush laid by terrorists
resulting in casualties on both sides. Altogether,
a total of 6 soldiers were lost in the various
encounters with terrorists during the weekend
while those wounded are receiving treatment.
Chris OLUKOLADE
Major General
Director Defence Information. Source http://saharareporters.com/2014/07/07/nigerian-troops-clear-terrorists-bases-balmo-forest-capture-foreign-mercenaries

this is good, but i will really want to see our intelligence guys come up with more good news like this. if we can get the source of their funding, that will go a long way in curbing this whole insurgency #supportnigerianarmy..love you guys

Very excellent development. All agents of darkness must be captured and made to face the full wrath of the law! Sambisa forest is next.

Why dem display those minors na?

I'm I seeing rope tied round those guys legs with their hands free? Abi na my eyes?

Bravo Naija military. Atleast picture doesn't lie

balmo forest captured,sambisa will b next(faith)
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naija soldiers will make bh to bcum history
.y use rope to tie their legs? dnt dey have japanese cuff to cuff their hands nd legs?

Lol, those boys look like they want a good flogging and, after that, sent to bed with bowls of yam pepper soup.

These guys captured here don't look like they can afford to buy a pair of slippers.My question is who are those people sponsoring them? Or is it a ghost that is sponsoring them?

Gud

How can you tie the legs of suspected terrorists with just a rope and allow their hands to be free??

Is it that this foolish soldiers don't have handcuffs or leg-chains??

Gradually,we shall surely win this war on terrorists and terrorism in Nigeria.Kudos to d men in green!

Feed me more of this kinda news till dey finish pata pata.

fresh air till Balmor and Environ

Where are Nairaland's APC e-rats? Come and spin this one.