Nigerian
troops on Thursday arrested four fleeing Boko Haram members who had planted
mines and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) along Gombori route.
During
interrogation, the arrested terrorists had said they were on their way to
surrender to the military but according Army’s investigation, they were
confirmed Boko Haram terrorists members planting IEDs along troops routes.
Army
spokesman, Col. Usman Sani, the operation followed information provided by an
arrested suspected Boko Haram terrorist, identified as Lawan Abbai.
He said;
“troops on Operation LAFIYA DOLE yesterday morning carried out mine and
Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) clearance at Gombori which was along the
troops main supply route.
“The troops
located and recovered 2 heavy IEDs buried in the ground by suspected remnants
of Boko Haram terrorists. In the process of recovering the deadly IEDs, the
troops intercepted 4 fleeing suspected Boko Haram terrorists that alleged that
were on their way to surrender to troops.
“On
preliminary investigation, they were identified as confirmed Boko Haram
terrorists members planting IEDs along troops routes by their arrested
colleague.
“Additionally,
the troops rescued 5 women and a baby from Boko Haram terrorists at the same
general area,” Usman said
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