Military Clears More Boko Haram Enclaves, Rescues Women and Children

Senator Iroegbu in Abuja
 The Nigerian military engaged in Operation Lafiya Dole has cleared more areas in the North-east, of Boko Haram terrorists presence. The Director of Army Public Relations (DAPR), Col. Sani Usman, in a statement yesterday, said the troops were advancing to clear all known terrorists camps towards Banki, Kumshe and Bama axis. Usman disclosed that the military have also cleared four more camps earlier on Monday. According to him, the forces “were able to clear the terrorists camp at Bolungu 1 and 2, Bula Doye and Cheehi Dare and secured a very important bridge linking the towns of Miyanti and Banki in Borno State.” The army spokesman said that gallant troops also rescued dozen of kidnapped women and children held captive by Boko Haram terrorists. He assured that the clearance by ground troops and aerial bombardment by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) continues till they reach the desired objective of defeating the terrorists.