23rd September, 2015
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja
Nigerian troops fighting Boko Haram insurgents along Banki axis of Borno State, North East Nigeria, recorded a major victory on Friday with the clearing of two camps of the terrorists at Jangurori and Bulatori villages and arrest of 43 suspected members of the insurgent group.
Colonel Shehu Usman, acting director of Army Public Relations said in a statement that one of the suspected terrorists arrested is Boko Haram kingpin in the area, Bulama Modu, who is an ‘Amir’ of Bulakuri.
He added that the troops also rescued 241 women and children during the operation.
“To further confirm what was said earlier about the terrorists abandoning their commanders and burying weapons, one Mohammed Modu led troops to where he buried his AK-47 rifle at Jangurori village.
“Apart from arms and ammunition, bows and arrows were recovered from Bulama Modu, the kingpin. He confirmed that the terrorists also gave him a horse to enhance his deadly pursuits.
“Similarly, the gallant troops arrested one suspected Boko Haram terrorist, Aji Gambo, at Wudla village who revealed that the Boko Haram terrorists that attacked Kirawa and Kolofata in the northern part of Cameroon were from Dara Jamel village in Nigeria, where they had an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) factory.
“He further stated that the suicide bombers and the IED were prepared by Abdulrahaman Alkali Isa, Ba’ana Hisuba and Alkali Isa Karami, natives of Dara Jamel. He however added that the perpetrators have fled to Sumbulum village.
“The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General TY Buratai who keeps close tab on the progress of the troops has commended them for their impressive performance thus far.
“The troops who are in very high spirits have reiterated their determination to continue with the fight against Boko Haram terrorists till they clear them from all known camps and enclaves,” said Usman.