Nigerian Army Ambushes Fleeing Boko Haram Members

Troops of 21 Brigade Bama of the Nigerian Army have successfully ambushed Boko Haram members who were on the run from hideout in the Sambisa forest on Friday. This was made known by the acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman through an electronic mail on Friday. He said that the troops intercepted the terrorists as they were passing through the Sambisa forest on Friday. During the offensive operation, a Toyota Hilux, 2 AK-47 rifles and 37 rounds of 12.7mm metal linked ammunition were recovered.

“Troops of 21 Brigade Bama, under 7 Division area of  operational responsibility, in a blocking position, have at the early hours of today, cleared escaping Boko Haram terrorists that came through Sabsawa axis of Sambisa forest.” The statement read in part.