Nigerian Army says troops of the 7 Division have eliminated five Islamic State of West African Province, ISWAP, and JAS terrorists and rescued 78 victims comprising 35 women and 43 children.
A statement by Army Headquarters, yesterday, said the troops cleared six villages where terrorists hibernated with their hostages including Ngurusoye, Sabon Gari, Mairamri 1 and 2, Bula Dalo, and Bula Dalo extension.
Other areas also reportedly cleared are Yamanci and Gargaji general areas.
The statement reads: “In an aggressive clearance patrol conducted on Friday, 22 March 2024, by a Combat Team (CT) of the Division, troops successfully cleared six villages where terrorists hibernated with their hostages.
“During the operation, the CT came in contact with the terrorists and fiercely engaged them in a gun battle, eliminating 5 of the terrorists.
“Items recovered are one terrorist’s flag and a mobile phone belonging to the terrorists.
“The rescued victims are in custody for preliminary investigation and profiling.
“The troops have continued to maintain momentum in the ongoing Operations Desert Sanity III to rid the North-East of terrorists and insurgents.”
