Nigerian troops have captured a Boko Haram terrorists’ commander. A statement Sunday by Colonel Tukur Gusau,deputy director army public relations 7 Division Nigerian Army said the captured commander is “alive and is presently undergoing investigation”.He was nabbed during military operations in Bama axis of Borno state,northeast ,Nigeria.
But Tukur’s statement did not disclose the identity of the captured Boko Haram commander.
The statement also disclosed further that sequel to the ongoing operations to clear Boko Haram Terrorists in its area of operations, the troops of 21 Brigade in conjunction with elements of 151 Task Force Battalion of 7 Division, Nigerian Army have conducted offensive operations along Aulari in Bama axis. The troops successfully cleared terrorists’ camp in Fadan, Shuwarin, Wulari, Ngoro Dauye, Jidori, Alikashiri, Kalzamari-Shuwa and Kalzamari-Kanuri amongst others.
Tukur said “During the offensive operations, 178 people held captives by the terrorists were rescued they include 101 children, 67 women and 10 men respectively. Also, three (3) Boko Haram flags were recovered while five (5) motor cycles were burnt by the troops.
“The troops morale remains high as they are determined to consolidate on the success achieved so far under Operation Lafiya Dole”, the statement said.
Nigeria’s new Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Buratai recently renamed the military operation as Operation Lafiya Dole. It was formerly known as Operation Zaman Lafiya.
