Nigerian Army rescues 146, neutralises 14 terrorists

Nigerian-army

Nigerian Army

Nigerian Army

Troops on clearance operations have rescued 146 persons during clearance operations between Sunday and Monday in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno.

A statement issued by Brig.-Gen. Texas Chukwu, the Director of Army Public Relations said the troops also neutralised 14 terrorists.

They also rescued some animals, according to Chukwu.

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He said the rescued persons were being documented for handover to the appropriate agency.

Chukwu, however, said an officer sustained injury during the operation and was receiving treatment in a military facility.

In a related development, Chukwu said troops of Sector 3 Operation Lafiya Dole, deployed at Keken in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno, have repelled terrorists attack in the town.

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