So the Deputy Director, Nigerian Army Public Relation, Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, disclosed about 220 suspected Boko Haram terrorists have been captured in various activities of the on-going Operation Lafiya Dole to clear North East of insurgents.
Nwachukwu said “Troops of Operation Lafiya
Dole intensified offensive on Boko Haram enclaves in the Island around
Lake Chad.
“The offensive which commenced about two weeks
ago with coordinated air and artillery bombardments on Boko Haram enclaves is
yielding positive results, as several insurgents have been killed while 167
fleeing insurgents have been captured by troops.
“Troops also extricated and profiled 67 women
and 173 children who revealed during profiling exercise that they are family
members of the insurgents who fled the troops’ offensive. “During the operations troops intercepted and
arrested 53 fleeing insurgents who have been profiled and are currently helping
with investigations.
“Fifteen
insurgents have also willingly renounced the sect and surrendered, dismissing
it as futile struggle”.
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