A statement by the Director, Defence Information, Brigadier-General Chris Olukolade, in Abuja on Saturday, read: “In continuation of the mission to rid the nation’s territories of all insurgents’ activities, the Special Forces have apprehended 65 persons confirmed to be terrorists as they made attempt to infiltrate Maiduguri while fleeing from various camps now under attack.
“A total of 11 vehicles, four tricycles and 24 handsets were also seized in the process. All the suspects are in custody of the Joint Task Force and are currently being interrogated.”
According to the statement, “the camps of the terrorists have been deserted by fleeing insurgents, when troops of the Special Task Force stormed the localities. The facilities have been occupied by troops.”
Brigadier-General Olukolade also revealed that the troops had equally engaged and dislodged the terrorists that attacked people in Gamboru on Friday.
“In another development, troops have engaged and dislodged elements of insurgent groups who carried out attacks on citizens in localities such as Gamboru ward yesterday (Friday).
“At the end of the encounter, a total of 10 suspected terrorists were confirmed dead, while weapons such as Rocket Propelled Grenade launchers, assorted ammunition and rifle magazines were recovered. The area is being combed to fish out any of the surviving insurgents,” the statement maintained.
It also stated that: “Also, some of the fleeing insurgents from various camps have been noted to be in search of fuel from neighboring communities. Citizens are advised to report to JTF, any group of persons roaming the local communities with large quantity of containers in search of fuel. The advance of troops is continuing in all fronts as scheduled.”
It also stressed that the Defence Headquarters urged the troops to sustain the tempo of the operations.
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