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Army Arrests White Man In Sambisa Forest by presido997(m): 11:59pm On Dec 27, 2016 |
The soldier who made the disclosure on Sunday,
December 25, said hundreds of Boko Haram
fighters were killed during the offensive that
began about a month ago.
The source added that many others were
captured alive while attempting to flee.
“Hundreds of Boko Haram captives, including men, women
and children have been freed and taken to safety.
“All I can tell you is that no big Boko Haram commander is
alive in the Sambisa; we are in control of the forest.
“It took months of planning and mapping because of the
size, difficult weather and other factors in the Sambisa
Forest," he said.
The Soldier said major factors that delayed the
takeover of the insurgents’ stronghold was the
thousands of people, including those living in
villages around the vast forest that were being
held as human shield by the Boko Haram
leaders.
According to the source, the army deployed 4,200
troops to Sambisa Forest through various fronts,
including Ngurosoye, Konduga/Aulari, Bama,
Fulka and Damboa.
“The 151 Battalion of the Nigerian Army advanced into
Sambisa through the Banki-Darul Jamal axis, the 27
Battalion advanced through Mafa, the 152 Battalion
advanced through Pulka, while the 222 Battalion
approached the dreaded forest through the Maiduguri
axis,” another soldier, who participated in the operation,"
he said.
The soldier said while the operation lasted day
and night, mine detectors cleared the way for
troops to move in to confront the insurgents, who
were equally well armed with sophisticated
fighting equipment.
Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari has
saluted the Nigerian Army after troops captured
Boko Haram stronghold in the Sambisa forest.
President Buhari in a goodwill message to the
troops on Saturday, December 24, expressed his
excitement and gratitude over the news which he
said was delivered to him by the Chief of Army
staff Tukur Buratai.
The Boko Haram’s Camp Zero as the military
called it fell at about 1.35pm on Friday,
December 23. |
Re: Army Arrests White Man In Sambisa Forest by acenazt: 1:45am On Dec 28, 2016 |
I pray they never return. God bless the Gallantry of the NA.last last VICTORY IS FRO. GOD ALONE. May the ones who lost their lives Rest in peace |
Re: Army Arrests White Man In Sambisa Forest by presido997(m): 2:48pm On Dec 28, 2016 |
acenazt:Amin |
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