- – Rescued persons reach 229, as terrorists flee
By Senator Iroegbu in Abuja
The ongoing offensive against the Boko Haram terrorists in the North-east is gaining successful momentum with most of the camps falling, as the Nigerian military pushes for the final defeat of the terrorists.
The Director of Army Public Relations (DAPR), Col. Sani Usman, disclosed this yesterday, saying the advancing troops have captured the villages of Jerre and Dipchari and have destroyed the terrorists camps located in those areas.
Usman also confirmed that the troops have also dislodged Boko Hararm terrorists from Dissa and Balazala villages located in the same Gwoza Local Government Area during which they rescued 23 men, 33 women and 34 children from the terrorists bringing total of those rescued on Saturday to 229.
“The advancing troops in the Bama axis have rescued yet another 62 people fleeing from Bitti and Pulka. The troops are also combing all known enclaves of the terrorists within Bama, Banki and Pulka general area. In addition, due to the offensive action of the military, another fleeing 22 women, 15 men and 40 children arrived Bama today (yesterday),” he disclosed.
According to Usman, the rescued persons who looked haggard, dejected and malnourished, are being catered for by the troops pending the intervention of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
Meanwhile, he said, the persons have been cooperating with the military as they have been giving useful information that is assisting the federal troops in their offensive operations.
Usman also disclosed that about eight suspected Boko Haram terrorists yesterday surrendered themselves to troops of 21 Brigade Nigerian Army, adding that terrorists are being investigated and screened for more information.
Another fleeing person, he said, Bulama Bukar, whose right hand was amputated by the terrorists in Sambisa about a year ago based on allegation of stealing a bag of beans was intercepted by the troops at Jebra bridge yesterday with his family.
Usman also announced that “the military Engineers are making progress in the repairs of the bridge linking Maiduguri and Gamboru Ngala that was blown by Boko Haram terrorists. The bridge repairs would soon be completed.”
In a related development, the Army Spokesman revealed that some school and villages, which was forced to either close down or deserted as a result of Boko Haram terrorists in parts of the North East have reopened.
To assist returnees and other Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) with education of their children, he said, the Nigerian military has reopened a mixed Primary School in Gwoza, Gwoza Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State.
He said the military in conjunction with other security agencies and other security stakeholders have placed adequate security measures to ensure the pupils and teachers’ safety and security. Already, he added, classes have commenced and the turnout was quite impressive.
Meanwhile, in a twist of fate, the Boko Haram terrorists are now fleeing from the Nigerian military advancement, abandoning their camps in parts of the North-east.
The DAPR, Col. Usman in a statement yesterday said the fleeing terrorists also left behind their vehicles, flags and foodstuffs at Kotambe Kote and Jere axis.
Usman also disclosed that the troops of 101 Battalion along with members of Nigeria Police Explosive Ordinance Device (EOD) team, successfully detonated two bicycles laden with primed Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at Awaisari village near Alou Dam.
Nigerian military set for final crackdown of Boko Haram
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