18th September, 2015
Nigerian troops have intercepted some members of the Islamist sect, Boko Haram, on Friday. The members of the terrorist group were disguised as Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) a statement by the Nigerian Army read.
According to the statement, “troops advancing from Bama have also intercepted quite a number of Boko Haram terrorists fleeing from Dara Jamel near Banki the battle zone disguised as Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
“The intercepted persons are being screened by troops of 21 Brigade for more information and confirmation of their true identity,” the statement said.
The military noted that the troops have also dislodged Boko Hararm terrorists from Dissa and Balazala villages located in the same Gwoza Local Government Area on Thursday during which they rescued 23 men, 33 women and 34 children from the terrorists.