Troops of the Nigerian Military killed three terrorists throughout an assault on Sambisa Forest in Borno State on Friday.
The troops additionally destroyed terrorist hideouts within the forest.
The Sambisa Forest was designated as a sport reserve by the colonial authorities, but it surely has develop into the stronghold of each Boko Haram and Islamic State for terrorists from West Africa province.
Regardless of a number of clearance operations by the military within the forest, the terrorists are nonetheless working from there.
A press release issued Saturday by Director of Military Public Relations, Maj. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu famous that following the destruction of the terrorist camp within the forest, two AK-47s and a suicide vest had been recovered.
The assertion learn: “Troops of the Nigerian Military deployed within the North East as a part of the continued counter-insurgency operations on Friday, March 8, 2024, carried out a profitable strike operation on a terrorist camp within the Arra space of Sambisa Forest.
“In the course of the operation, the troops bravely neutralized three terrorists, together with a suicide bomber, and destroyed their enclave within the space. After a radical search, the troops recovered two AK-47 rifles and a suicide vest.”
Onyema additionally mentioned that in one other operation in Kukawa Native Authorities Space of Borno, one terrorist was killed and their enclave destroyed.
He mentioned: “In one other operation, troops carried out a clearance operation in Buluwa space of Kukawa Native Authorities Space of Borno State the place they uncovered and destroyed one other terrorist camp.
“In the course of the encounter, troops killed one terrorist and recovered one AK-47 rifle, 14 bullets of seven.62 mm (particular), a bicycle, meals, a grinder and different objects.”
Onyema mentioned the Nigerian Military was dedicated to eradicating terrorism and insurgency within the area, including that it could proceed to conduct operations to make sure the security of the folks.
The Protection Headquarters has mentioned troops deployed nationwide are ready to face any menace, particularly because the Muslim devoted enter the Ramadan interval.
DHQ's assurance coincides with an announcement from the Ministry of Overseas Affairs, congratulating Christians for Lent and Muslims on the approaching Ramadan, and urging residents to stay vigilant, particularly in opposition to the specter of improvised explosive units.