The Nigerian Troops engaged in fighting and clearance patrol, Codenamed “Operation TIGER CLAW” has rescued 38 women and 42 children in Gangere village, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.

Sani Usman, acting director of Army Public Relations said the troops, acting on intelligence report, swooped on terrorists that some Boko Haram terrorists were converging in the village with intent of carrying out attacks on some isolated communities.

Usman said 42 Boko Haram terrorists were killed during the ensuing operation while unconfirmed number of the insurgents escaped with gunshot wounds.

“Similarly, 38 women and 42 children held captives were rescued from the insurgents. The women and children were taken to the military medical facility in Baga for checks. They were further assisted with food and clothing.

“The patrol team also recovered 504 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition, 162 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, 1 Land Cruiser Jeep, 34 Jerry cans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automated Gas Oil (AGO), while 55 Motorcycles were demobilized during the operation,” Usman added.

The Army spokesman said the troops have continued to intensify vigilance and maintained high level of alertness, and are making concerted efforts to clear the remnants of the terrorists in their area of responsibilities.

Usman also stated that suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked Bakin Dutse community at the early hours of Wednesday, killing one person and injuring 4 other persons.

He said the insurgents took to their heels on arrival of troops, but a continuous patrol of the general area is ongoing with the hope of finding and apprehending the attackers.

Similarly, Usman said that troops on routine patrol in Kumshe-Banki were ambushed by four suspected Boko Haram terrorists.

The troops engaged them and three of them died as a result of gunshot wounds.

“The lone survivor is currently being interrogated and has been making very useful statements,” Usman added.