Boko Haram Kingpin, 18 Others Destroyed by Nigerian Military

Boko Haram Kingpin, 18 Others Destroyed by Nigerian Military

 The Nigerian military today destroyed another Boko Haram kingpin in Borno State, as it now up its ante in aerial bombardment of the suspected terrorists’ logistic base at Allargano forest in some parts of Yobe State too. 

The Director of Army Public Relations (DAPR), Col. Sani Usman, in a statement said the elements of 22 Brigade Garrison carried out clearing operation at Dalore camp last Sunday in which 19 sect members were killed among whom was Ameer of Dalore.

Usman said the troops also captured two AK-47 rifles, small machine gun, hand grenades and recovered four pickup vehicles, disclosing that the troops also rescued 67 hostages from the terrorists.

"The freed hostages are undergoing screening at internally displaced persons (IDPs) Camp in Dikwa," he added.

Usman said unfortunately, during the operation, the troops Mine Resistant Anti-Personnel (MRAP) vehicle ran into an improvised explosive device (IED) and had a damaged  tire.

In a related development, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet aircraft has successfully attacked suspected Boko Haram Logistics Base at parts of Allagarno forest in Yobe.

The Director of Public Relations  and Information (DOPRI) of the NAF, Group Capt. Ayodele Famuyiwa, said the attack, which took place on March 18,                                                         was part of the collective efforts by the Nigeria armed forces to expeditiously bring to an end the war against insurgency in the Northeast.