Troops have cleared and taken over
Balmo Forest in a military operation
that lasted throughout the weekend,
the Defence Headquarters has said.
Prior to the operation, Balmo Forest,
which stretches from Bauchi through
Jigawa states with links to the fringes
of the Sambisa Forest, was used by
terrorists as bases and hideouts for
launching attacks.
A statement by the Director, Defence
Information, Maj. Gen. Chris
Olukolade, in Abuja on Monday, said
terrorists and armed gangs operating
in the forests were completely rooted
out while some were captured during
the operation.
It however did not specify the
number of those arrested during the
operation, but said that two
foreigners, suspected to be
mercenaries, were among those
captured.
Also recovered were several weapons
and equipment including generating
sets, communication equipment,
vehicles, motorcycles, foodstuffs and
kitchen utensils.
In another development, the military
said over 44 terrorists died in Kerenoa
and adjoining communities, following
an encounter with troops who
repelled their attack on the
communities.
The military said that members of the
sect armed with Improvised Explosive
Devices and other high calibre
weapons, had carried out a predawn
attack on the communities but were
overpowered by the troops.
During the operation, several of them
were captured as well as weapons
and ammunition of various calibre,
according to the Defence
headquarters.
“Meanwhile, troops on routine patrol
around Banki and Miyanti in Borno
State during the weekend fought
through an ambush laid by the
terrorists resulting in casualties on
both sides.
“Altogether, a total of six soldiers were
lost in the various encounters with
terrorists while those wounded are
receiving treatment,” the statement
added. www.punchng.com/news/weve-taken-over-bharam-base-says-military/

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Propaganda news with no facts and details! You completed a military operation and the next day, without completing investigation, getting all facts and details to root out the real BH behemoths in Sambisa forest and their sponsors, this fhoolish government goes out to expose the little plans it might be making and the minor troop movements! GEJ is completely dumber than a door knob! Should the objective not be to cut off the head of the snake (the BH leaders and sponsors) and come out to make a nationwide address with facts, figures, etc just like a developed country did when Bin Ladin was killed? He was dead and already buried in the waters before making a single announcement! Now the guys in Sambisa or wherever will have time to plan reprisals, kill more people and destroy evidence that links them to government officials who may be involved. I have no doubt Jonathan is the one behind BH and all these nonsense is so that he can contest in 2015. Just bring back the 300 kidnapped girls and then go to your Otueke and never come out to the world again! Most useless president since 0 BC!

We hope you guys are winning the war in reality

The Nigeria military can win the war if they are well equipped with sophisticated weapons and embark on more training on terrorism. This is a respected organisation that were adjudged to be one of the best in Africa in the 90S. Corruption,tribalism,favouritism among others vices led to this mess the country is facing now. The govt of the day must do everything possible to win this war at all cost.

madamoringo: Propaganda news with no facts and details! You completed a military operation and the next day, without completing investigation, getting all facts and details to root out the real BH behemoths in Sambisa forest and their sponsors, this fhoolish government goes out to expose the little plans it might be making and the minor troop movements! GEJ is completely dumber than a door knob! Should the objective not be to cut off the head of the snake (the BH leaders and sponsors) and come out to make a nationwide address with facts, figures, etc just like a developed country did when Bin Ladin was killed? He was dead and already buried in the waters before making a single announcement! Now the guys in Sambisa or wherever will have time to plan reprisals, kill more people and destroy evidence that links them to government officials who may be involved. I have no doubt Jonathan is the one behind BH and all these nonsense is so that he can contest in 2015. Just bring back the 300 kidnapped girls and then go to your Otueke and never come out to the world again! Most useless president since 0 BC!

the only thing ur gud @ is insults,been. Following. For a while and i must say that u lack home training,no respect,imagine how u keep insulting the president at any chance,i doubt ur an ibo man.u berra try and control ur self because wat goes around comes around.be careful