JULY 7, 2014 BY ADELANI ADEPEGBA, ABUJA

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 the terrorists as bases and hideouts for launching attacks.

A statement by the Director, Defence Information, Maj.Gen. Chris Olukolade, in Abuja on Monday, said terrorists  and armed gangs, operating in the forests, were completely rooted out while some were captured during the operation.

It however did not specify the number of those arrested during the operation, but said two foreigners, suspected to be mercenaries, were among those captured.

Also recovered were 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 an attack on the communities.

Armed with Improvised Explosive Devices and other high caliber weapons, a large number of terrorists had carried out a predawn attack on the communities but met with stiff resistance from the troops.

During the operation, several of them were captured as well as weapons and ammunition of various calibre,according to the Defence headquarters.

“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 six soldiers were lost in the various encounters with terrorists while those wounded are receiving treatment,” the statement added.


http://www.punchng.com/news/soldiers-raid-boko-haram-forest-kill-44-insurgents/

nice

Hmm

owk

Nice development if it's true.

SO WHERE IS OUR GIRLS??

Who wants to hear tales by moon light mschewww. Pls produce pictures for us to see joor oloriburuku somebody

good news

Na hear we dey hear ; we no dey see am ; na audio film

Fools!!

Wake me up when you find the missing girls..

Uniformed Beasts...

Let's hope they overcome Boko Boys and not the othey way round.

lakpalakpa: Fools!!

Wake me up when you find the missing girls..

Uniformed Beasts...

. Beasts in uniform!

kill them all...hang the captured ones on their balls.

Kudos to our Boiz

God be your strength soldiers...its well in jesus name

Bla bla bla........By tomorrow we will hear something else. We don't even know what nd who to believe anymore.

God's Report is the best. Nigeria will be great oneday!!!

Yipeeee!!!!!!Nw they are talking..
**Hat off**for the lost soldiers.we appreciate ur effort.May their souls rest in peace.

This is a welcome development. We want sanity and peace in Nigeria

make them do quick go comb sambisa.

Uhmm, am I to believe this
Pictures of the 44 insurgents having bullet holes in their heads or idontbelieveit.

Very true. My brother has been injured

waiting to hear the truth later because there is always a true side to too many lies from the army.

good good good send them all to their heaven so they can go and bleep their bleeping virgins. reta rds.!

Bokoharam's days are numbered

good

Kudos to the soldiers. But until they invade Sambisa and #BringBacktheGirls.

Rubbish...


Instead of these little little hit and run attacks and tactic,why not unleash the full strenght of the army on sambisa forest once and for all...


They kill 10 Boko Haram members today and sing it all over the media and expect applauds.

Another goodnews emanating from Naija..






Whats the score now please?