Army begins Operation Hard Knock

• Rescues women, children

By OKOSUN DENNIS

Troops of 8 Task Force Division have commenced “Operation HARDKNOCK” to clear pockets of Boko Haram terrorists hiding in remote areas of northern Borno State, along the Nigeria-Niger borders.

It was learnt that pockets of insurgents have been cleared from their hideouts in Momo and Tunshe villages around Marte general area Borno state.

As a result, the troops rescued 19 women and 19 children respectively who were held hostages in Dumba village by the terrorists.

It was further gathered that during the rescue operation, the troops neutralized six Boko Haram insurgents while others fled with gunshot wounds leaving behind 22 motorcycles, flags and other items.