Troops kill Boko Haram fighters, recover APC

Nigerian troops have recorded more success as it continues to clear out the remnants of Boko Haram camps in reported locations and hideouts.

Troops of 120 Task Force Battalion cleared the camp at Bulasari. This is coming after clearing Golgore camp yesterday Tuesday, 15 March 2016.

According to a statement by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, acting Director Army Public Relations, during the operation, quite a number of the Boko Haram terrorists were killed while one of our soldier sustained gunshot wound. “The solder’s condition is stable and is currently being managed at Damaturu General Hospital,” Usman said.

“One of the most significant aspects of the operation was the recovery of Nigerian Army Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) earlier captured by the terrorists during an attack on Buni Yadi on 9th July 2015. The APC was discovered at Golgore River line and it has since been evacuated.”

“This operation has further proven our commitment to rid our country of the menace of Boko Haram terrorists and other criminal elements in the society,” he said.