Heroic Nigerian Troops Arrest Another Boko haram Kingpin (Photo)

Heroic Nigerian troops have today
captured the economic important and
strategic town of Banki town in Borno
State which is equally noted for
fishing.

It is important to note that major
economic and trading activities
between Nigeria, Cameroon and
Central African countries takes place
in the town.

The gallant troops have completed
exploiting through the town and
terrorists’ famous Boko Haram
Islamiyah (An Islamic School)
building. In addition, the soldiers
have destroyed 7 Boko Haram camps
and successfully detonated 7
Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
The troops have succeeded in
discovering and detonating 13 IEDs
between Darel Jamal and Banki.



During the encounter to recapture the
town, several Boko Haram terrorists
were killed and several others were
captured alive between Banki junction
and Ngorosoye.

The recapture of the strategic town
was facilitated by concerted efforts of
the Nigerian Air Force and close
liaison with the Cameroon’s Army.
The Chief of Army Staff’s goodwill
message delivered through Major
General YM Abubakar, the
Commander, OPERATION LAFIYA
DOLE has gone a long way to boost
troops’ morale and prod them into
action.
The recapture of this town apart
restoring Nigeria’s territory law,
would improve the economic
activities in that area.

In a related development, a renown
terrorist trying to escape with his
family, was intercepted by troops
between Pulka and Gwoza and has
surrendered himself to the troops.
Efforts to consolidate on the gains
made by troops towards ridding all
parts of Nigerian territory of Boko
Haram terrorists are ongoing.
Thank you for your usual cooperation.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations