Nigerian Army Destroy Spiritual Power Base of Boko Haram

Troops of the Nigerian Army during an offensive clearance operation in Borno state has destroyed the ‘spiritual power base’ of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram.

The operation on the insurgents’ power base in Alagarno forest was conducted by troops of 81 Battalion and 251 Task Force Battalion of 25 Task Force Brigade, 7 Division Nigerian Army.

This was made known in a statement released on Thursday night to this effect by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the Acting Director Army Public Relations of the Nigerian Army.

“The troops based on tip off, conducted a clearance operation around Alagarno forest general area, destroying terrorists camps at Mosa, Ariwuzumari and Kagalmari, as well as Missene, Joba, Yajiwa and Sansan.”

“During the operations, the troops were able to clear all the camps, killing quite a number of terrorists and recovered Boko Haram terrorists flags hoisted on some premises, destroyed their logistics base and recovered 31 motorcycles, assorted foodstuffs, a donkey and a pick up van, AK-45 rifle with registration number 17714 and a Dane gun.”

“Other items recovered include 2 boxes of 7.62mm ammunition, 4 loaded magazines of AK-47 rifles and 2 magazines pack.”