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The Nigerian Army has finally commenced strikes deep inside Sambisa forest which is believed to be the remaining strong point of the Boko Haram terrorists.

Army, in a statement, confirmed this and said that various units of the army has advanced deep into the forest clearing most of the camps therein, rescuing persons held captive, arresting some terrorists and destroying most of their weapons and equipment.

The statement noted that the advancing troops of the Nigerian Army, supported by the Nigerian Air Force, were able to clear and destroy Boko Haram terrorists camps at Shuari, Adembe, Yerimari Kura, Yerimari Gana, Gonin Kurmi, Kore, Mainya Kore and Lopere. Additionally, the Multi-barrel Rocket Launcher Regiment has destroyed the terrorists camps at Dure, Dure Kore Jokwa, as well as several other camps.

It hinted that the troops recovered foodstuffs, motorcycles, flags, Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) materials and military uniforms. Among other discoveries were the terrorists tunnels, weapons and equipment.

"The soldiers also recovered 2,000 cows rustled from various persons over time and rescued women and children held captives by the Boko Haram. While the animals have been moved to Kanwuri, the rescued persons have been evacuated and are being given all the necessary support and assistance," the statement noted.

It said: "During the encounter with the terrorists at Yerimari Gana, a number of Boko Haram terrorists were killed and some suspected terrorists were arrested who are being interrogated. However, a soldier sustained gunshot wound and fracture on the leg.

"Similarly, while advancing to destroy Nefari terrorists camp, troops discovered and cleared three IEDs laid along the route. The camp was successfully cleared and troops have continued their advance while a blocking force has been deployed to prevent infiltration and possible escape by the terrorists.

"Unfortunately, during another encounter with the terrorists along the axis of advance, three soldiers paid the supreme sacrifice, while an officer and two soldiers were wounded in action.

"It is instructive to note that the troops morale is very high and being conscious of their set objective, they are unrelenting in their determination to defeat the Boko Haram terrorists.http://www.tribuneonlineng.com/3-soldiers-killed-2-wounded-as-military-begins-massive-offensive-in-sambisa-forest
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How many times will they destroy Sambisa in 2015.

Our unsung heroes.....i pray the casualy level remains as minimal as possible

They have cleared the forest so many times

Awwww