Troops clear Boko Haram terrorists from Aulari

By OKOSUN OKHUELEIGBE

Troops operating in Bama axis on a fighting patrol have cleared Boko Haram terrorists out of Aulari general area located within the Sambisa forest.

According to the Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman said the troops cleared all the four camps located within the area that includes Faldan, Kidiziromari, Kuroshini, Kurumari and Ngulda.

During the operation, one Boko Haram insurgent was killed while trying to escape and about 31 persons were rescued from the terrorists.

Items recovered include stockpile of farm produce in metal drums, sacks and underground storage facilities. Others included several bicycles and motorcycles. Some of the farmlands yet to be harvested were also set ablaze by the terrorists. A wooden rifle used for training and practice by the terrorists was also retrieved.

In a related development, troops of 7 Division Garrison conducted eight fighting patrols along Leje Axis. The troops cleared the area and about 15 other villages around Leje.

They include Khadadamamari, Ladin Buta, Hilmari, Kashauri, Keshan Ngala, Aiwa, Masu Kura, Mabirni, Grza 1 and 2, Mashuari, Dubenge, Tauba and Majande.

Troops also pursued and destroyed two Boko Haram terrorists on motor cycles as well as blocked all known routes to prevent Boko Haram Terrorists from transporting livestock across borders with a view to stopping the Boko Haram from fuelling their terror machines through cattle rustling and illegal trading.

Col Usman appeal for support and providing security agencies with credible information about all known and suspected terrorists as the operation to clear all the insurgents continues.