A statement from the Army spokeman said, about 1,623 Boko Haram captives were rescued by troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade, Nigerian Army, in Jarawa, Kala Balge area of Borno State yesterday based on a tip-off, the troops assisted by 10 members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) went on the offensive on suspected location of Boko Haram terrorists at Jarawa general area.
The Director of Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, said the troops came under heavy fire at Jarawa village.
Brigadier General Sani Usman said: “The troops responded decisively and went further to clear Deima, Artano, Saduguma, Duve, Bardo, Kala, Bok, Msherde and Ahirde settlements.
During the operation, the troops neutralised 21 Boko Haram terrorists, rescued 1,623 residents of Jarawa, who were held captives by the terrorists.
“They also recovered three AK-47 rifles with registration numbers 565222414, 563729686 and UF 3646; a 36 Hand Grenade, 12 cutlasses and four motorcycles.
“One significant aspect of this operation is that the unit, noted for its experience in battle, resilience and bravery did not record any casualty”.
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