MILITARY EXPLOITS: TROOPS CARRY OUT CLEARING OPERATIONS IN KIRCHA DUNGUS AND OTHER AREAS BORNO STATE - NIGERIAN ARMY

In a follow up operation to ensure proper clearance of suspected Boko Haram terrorists hideouts and prevent the fleeing terrorists escaping from Operation CRACKDOWN, troops of the 155 Task Force Battalion, carried out a swift clearance operation at Kircha Dungus village and surrounding environment, yesterday evening.

Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman confirmed that during the operation, the troops encountered pockets of the Boko Haram terrorists in which they killed 4 of them while few others fled leaving behind 4 women and a child. The troops have rescued and evacuated them for screening and further rehabilitation.

According to Col. Usman, while checking the general area, the troops further discovered a pair of military desert camouflage uniform and a Boko Haram terrorists' flag hoisted in the village. They also recovered a Generator set and water pumping machine.