Troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade Nigerian Army on Operation LAFIYA
DOLE, assisted by 10 Civilian JTF based on information received, today,
Monday 17th April 2017, embarked on an offensive on suspected location
of Boko Haram terrorists at Jarawa general area, Kala Balge Local
Government Area of Borno State.
While advancing, the troops came under heavy fire at Jarawa village. The troops responded decisively and went further to clear Deima, Artano, Saduguma, Duve, Bardo, Kala, Bok, Msherde and Ahirde settlements.
While advancing, the troops came under heavy fire at Jarawa village. The troops responded decisively and went further to clear Deima, Artano, Saduguma, Duve, Bardo, Kala, Bok, Msherde and Ahirde settlements.
During the operation, the troops neutralized 21 Boko Haram terrorists,
rescued 1,623 residents of Jarawa who were held captives by the
terrorists. They also recovered 3 AK-47 Rifles with registration numbers
565222414, 563729686 and UF 3646, a 36 Hand Grenade, 12 Cutlasses and 4
Motorcycles.
The rescued persons have been escorted to Rann Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, while all the children were vaccinated.
One significant aspect of this operation is that the unit noted for its experience in battle, resilience and bravery did not record any casualty.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Relations
The rescued persons have been escorted to Rann Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, while all the children were vaccinated.
One significant aspect of this operation is that the unit noted for its experience in battle, resilience and bravery did not record any casualty.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Relations
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