Army ‘dislodges’ Boko Haram from hideout in Borno

The Nigerian army says its troops have dislodged Boko Haram insurgents from their hideout in Gamboru Ngala local government area of Borno state.

Ina tweet on Friday, the army said on November 29, the troops launched offensive on two fronts-Ngala bridge and Gamboru town- against the insurgents and successfully dislodged them from their hideout.

The force said the insurgents who were preparing for attack, fled on sighting the troops, leaving behind their ammunition and food items.

“In compliance with the directives of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai that commanders in Operation LAFIYA DOLE carry out massive attack and offensive mission to the Boko Haram terrorists’ locations, hideouts and enclaves, troops of 3 Battalion, Ngala, embarked on an exploitation mission on November 29, 2018,” the tweet read.

“The gallant troops carried out offensive patrols on two fronts; Ngala Bridge and Gamboru town along Wurge village in Borno state.

“On sighting the troops, the terrorists who were massing up for a possible attack abandoned their logistic stores, equipment and fled.

“The equipment recovered include one AK-47 Rifle with registration number 819044; two AK-47 magazines, 443 rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, 94 rounds of PKT ammunition, 16 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition and 4 RPG Bombs”.

The force said it also recovered one rocket propelled grenade (RPG) charge; one anti-aircraft telescopic sight, one anti-aircraft top cover, clearing rod, one Hilux GT van, two motorcycles, one flag, two blankets, one praying mat, one mosquito net and 10 motorcycle spare tubes.

Other items recovered include a tools’ box , a towing cable, a camel bag, three water melon, three cans of milk, two bottles of Maltina , two sachets of sugar, three jerry cans, one MP3 player, groundnut and a First Aid kit.