Fierce Battle in Sambisa; Boko Haram’s Top Commanders Killed, More Women, Children Rescued April 30, 2015 Ola' Audu

One soldier died, four others were
injured as Boko Haram terrorists
battled in vain to retain nine
major camps in the dreaded
Sambisa forest where more
women and children were found
and rescued.
Troop commanders said hundreds
of Boko Haram insurgents were
killed in hours of gun battle.

The Acting Director, Army Public
Relations, Colonel Sani Usman,
who made this known to newsmen
in a statement, said two major
combat tanks and high calibre
ammunitions used by the Boko
Haram terrorists were recovered
while many others were
destroyed.

The statement reads in full; “I wish to inform you that today
(Wednesday) evening, troops of 7
Division Nigerian Army also
cleared several terrorists strong
points and training camps within
Sambisa forest, Borno State,
Nigeria.

“The troops have also rescued
additional women and children.
They have been evacuated to a
safety zone for further
processing.
“During the encounter
unfortunately we lost a soldier,
while 4 others were wounded in
action. The troops have also
killed several Boko Haram field
commanders and foot soldiers and
destroyed 2 Armoured Personnel
Carriers, 2 Buffalo vehicles
mounted with Anti-Aircraft Guns,
a truck and several Hilux
vehicles.

“The gallant soldiers also
recovered 1 Anti-Aircraft Gun, 1
General Purpose Machine Gun, 1
Rocket Propelled Grenade and
several AK-47 rifles. Sadly, 1
woman died and 8 other women
sustained gun shot wounds.

“So far, the troops have destroyed
9 terrorist camps in the forest.
This is in addition to the 4
destroyed yesterday. The
destroyed camps includes Wulari
Bukar, Gangala, Anguwar Bakwai
and Jigide. Others include
Kotorima, Lagara Bello and
Lagara Fulani among others.
“I am glad to say that troops’
morale is very high as they are poised to
accomplish the task of destroying all terrorists
camps and rescuing all those held hostage by
the terrorists”.

Meanwhile, the Director Defence Information,
Chris Olukolade, a Major General, will today
provide updates on the ongoing counter-
terrorism campaign in North-Eastern Nigeria.

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