Troops of 7 Division Garrison, 112 Battalion and Army Headquarters Strike Group have recorded tremendous success in a clearance operations against Boko Haram terrorists at Kotokuma, Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State.
The troops cleared the terrorists camp, which was equipped with medical facility, Improvised Explosive Devices factory, fuel dump, mechanical workshop, generators and several water points.
The gallant troops also destroyed three vehicles laden with IEDs meant for suicide bombings somewhere and killed 37 Boko Haram terrorists.
The troops also recovered 12 vehicles, 27 motorcycles, nine AK-47 rifles, two Fabrique Nationale rifles, fabricated rocket bomb and a sniper rifle.
Other items recovered included four Dane Guns, solar panels and other household items.
In addition to that, they also rescued 20 persons held hostage by the terrorists.
Two of soldiers sustained gunshot wounds during the operation.
The wounded soldiers have been evacuated to 7 Division Hospital where they are receiving medical care.
The Army in a statement on Saturday said: “We would like to assure the public that the troops would continue to do their best to clear all the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists wherever they may be to successfully bring to an end the menace of the terrorists.”
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