Nigerian troops on counter-terrorism operations in Borno State have captured two Boko Haram terrorists.
A statement released by Onyema Nwachukwu, the Army Director of Public Relations, said the troops also recovered a hand grenade and other logistics supplies being used by the terrorists during the clearance operation. Nwachukwu said the operation which was carried out on Saturday, July 3, 2021 had the troops of 195 Battalion, Sector 1 Operation HADIN KAI, and Civilian Joint Task Force on a clearance operation within the Muna general area of Borno State.
He stated that the joint operation led to the recovery of assorted items including ex-enhancement drugs meant for Boko Haram terrorist replenishments.
”Items recovered from the BHT logistics suppliers include, one hand grenade, one axe, one vehicle, five bicycles, two mobile phones (Techno and Infinix) and some quantity of Petroleum, Oil and Lubricant. The troops equally recovered large quantity of psychedelic and sex enhancement drugs, pesticides and insecticides, as well as food stuff, amongst others”the statement read
Nwachukwu added that the vigilant troops, who left no stone unturned during the clearance operation, combed the entire area, destroying several identified terrorist camps. He mentioned that during the operation, troops however came in contact with terrorists at Labe Village, who attempted fleeing but were swiftly intercepted by the troops.