Army raid terrorists’ camp in Sambisa, neutralise suicide bomber, recover weapons

Stanley Ihedigbo

Nigerian Army troops deployed to the North East as part of the ongoing counter-insurgency operations to conduct a successful raid operation on a terrorists’ camp in the Arra area of Zambisa Forest.

According to the Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, during the operation, the troops gallantly neutralized three terrorists, including a suicide bomber and destroyed their enclave in the area.

After a thorough search, troops recovered 2 AK-47 Rifles and a suicide vest.

In another operation, troops conducted a clearance operation in the Buluwa Area of Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, where they uncovered and destroyed another terrorists’ camp.

In the encounter troops killed one terrorist and recovered one AK-47 Rifle, 14 rounds of 7.62mm (Special), a bicycle, foodstuff, a grinding machine, and other sundry items.

The Nigerian Army remains committed to the eradication of terrorism and insurgency in the region and will continue to conduct operations to ensure the safety and security of the populace.