10 more terrorists’ camps fall to Nigerian troop in Sambisa

10 more terrorists’ camps fall to Nigerian troop in Sambisa

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Military authorities, yesterday, disclosed that an unconfirmed number
of terrorists died on Saturday as 10 additional camps used by terrorists
were overran in the continuing offensive operations against the
terrorists in Sambisa Forest.

According to a statement from Defence Headquarters, “the Dure camp,
which is one of the most prominent camps in the forest, witnessed the
fiercest battle as the Special Forces, backed by air power, descended
heavily on it before it finally fell.

“Four of the camps were located in a place called Iza within the
forest, while three others were noted to be recently established by the
terrorists before the assault began.

“One soldier died from one of the land mines encountered in the
operation, while two others were also wounded.

“The terrorists lost a number of vehicles mounted with anti-aircraft
guns and armoured vehicles. Some of the terrorists, who escaped from
the camps, also died as they ran into troops ambush in some escape
routes.

“Meanwhile, some of the fleeing terrorists have also engaged in
suicide missions at Bitta, where they encountered Nigerian troops and
Kiskeru across the border in Niger Republic.

“The operation to clear the terrorists in Sambisa and other forests is
continuing as troops in all fronts have been alerted to be on the
lookout for fleeing terrorists.

“The Nigerian Air Force is maintaining an active air surveillance to
track the movement of terrorists for appropriate action as the
operation continues.”