Reports reaching us indicate that
three Nigerian soldiers have lost their
lives in a bloody battle against Boko
Haram members in the notorious
Sambisa forest.
Nigerian soldiers on the move against
Boko Haram terrorist group.
This was reportedly made known by the
Army spokesman, Sani Usman, on Sunday,
December 6, in a statement obtained by
Premium Times.
The spokesman said the tragedy occurred
following the commencement of attack
against the terrorists deep inside the
Sambisa forest.
Usman said many of the terrorists were
also killed during the attack, adding that
several captives were rescued by the
soldiers during the operation. He further
hinted that three soldiers also sustained
various degrees of injuries in the various
military operations against the demonic
group.
Below is the full statement issued by the
Nigerian Army:
Military Commence Strikes Deep Into
Sambisa Forest
The Nigerian Army has commenced
strikes deep inside Sambisa forest which
is believed to be the remaining strong
point of the Boko Haram terrorists.
Various units of the Army have advanced
deep into the forest clearing most of the
camps therein, rescuing persons held
captive, arresting some terrorists and
destroying most of their weapons and
equipment.
Advancing troops of the Nigerian Army,
supported by the Nigerian Air Force were
able to clear and destroy Boko Haram
terrorists camps at Shuari, Adembe,
Yerimari Kura, Yerimari Gana, Gonin
Kurmi, Kore, Mainya Kore, and Lopere.
Additionally, the Multi-barrel Rocket
Launcher Regiment has destroyed the
terrorists camps at Dure, Dure Kore,
Jokwa, as well as several other camps.
The troops recovered foodstuff,
motorcycles, flags, Improvised Explosive
Making Devices (IED) materials and
military uniforms. Among other
discoveries were the terrorists tunnels,
weapons and equipment. The soldiers
also recovered 2,000 cows rustled from
various persons over time and rescued
women and children held captives by the
Boko Haram. While the animals have
been moved to Kanwuri, the rescued
persons have been evacuated and are
being given all the necessary support and
assistance.
During the encounter with the terrorists
at Yerimari Gana a number of Boko Haram
terrorists were killed and some suspected
terrorists were arrested who are being
interrogated. However, a soldier
sustained gunshot wound and fracture on
the leg.
Similarly, while advancing to destroy
Nefari terrorists camp, troops discovered
and cleared 3 IEDs laid along the route.
The camp was successfully cleared and
troops have continued their advance
while a blocking force has been deployed
to prevent infiltration and possible escape
by the terrorists.
Unfortunately during another encounter
with the terrorists along the axis of
advance, 3 soldiers made the supreme
sacrifice, while an officer and 2 soldiers
were wounded in action.
It is instructive to note that the troops
morale is very high and being conscious of
their set objective, they are unrelenting
in their determination to defeat the Boko
Haram terrorists.
In a related development, troops have
also destroyed Boko Haram terrorists
camps Bulagaije and Disa, Gwoza Local
Government Area, Borno State and
recovered motorcycles, Dane guns and
ammunitions.
Sambisa forest is the major stronghold of
the terrorist group which has claimed the
lives of no fewer than 20,000 innocent
people since 2009.
Just yesterday, December 5, reports have
it that about between 15 and 30 people
were killed while over 130 were injured
after a suicide bombing suspected to have
been orchestrated by Boko Haram
members at Koulfoua island on
the Chadian side of Lake Chad.
