As part of measures to contain and quell the Boko Haram insurgency, the military has stormed the insurgents in Sambisa Forest, their notorious hideout, according to reports from the Hausa service of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

The director of defence information, Maj-Gen Chris Olukolade, told the agency that the military had been raiding the forest and other hideouts of the sect since Tuesday night.

According to the agency, the army used it war drones to level some of the Boko Haram camps in the northeast but it was not clear about the casualties on both sides. The army said that they are still committed to securing the civilian population at whatever cost.

“We are still committed in ensuring that we degrade their ability to continue their activities and eventually eliminate them,” Olukolade said.

“The mission is on. There are no allowing terrorists anywhere. As many times as they come, it will only give us the opportunity to decimate them.”

On Saturday, Chadian forces reclaimed the northeastern Nigerian town of Gamboru-Ngala after a heated battle with Boko Haram that involved a ground and air campaign. Gamboru-Ngala, about 145 kilometres east of Maiduguri, was captured by Boko Haram last year.

A soldier involved in the operation said Chadian forces were working under the African Union agreement to help Nigeria in its fight against Boko Haram.

Information made available to LEADERSHIP yesterday indicate that troops of the Nigerian Army under directive to invade Sambisa forest in Borno State with a view to end the years of Boko Haram insurgency, have started bombarding the fringes of the forest near Adamawa state.

Sources close to the area have confirmed that aerial bombardment had commenced yesterday.

A soldier serving with the 7 Division, Nigeria Army, Maiduguri confirmed this development to Leadership even as he begged not to be quoted in this report.

According to him, “special forces have been mobilised from different part of the country, especially the 81 battalion, to Yola over the weekend and the operation starts today (Monday).

“What people may have heard or seen today may not be unconnected with the operation. They have to do the bombardment of the forest starting from the fringes before the artillery troops would begin to advance. But be rest assured that before the end of this week the forest as well as many communities under the control of Boko Haram would be reclaimed”.

The soldier said himself and most of his colleagues were happy with the resolution of the United Nations for agreeing to constitute an international joint task force to deal with the Boko Haram.



Explosion rocks Gombe after Jonathan’s rally

Barely 20 minutes after President Goodluck Jonathan concluded his campaign in Gombe State, a car bomb exploded in the state capital, killing at least three people and injuring 18 others, according to a report by the BBC.

Eye witnesses said the attack executed by a female suicide bomber immediately killed women, including the bomber.

Read more at: http://continentalnewsng.com/news/finally-nigerian-troops-bombard-sambisa-forest/

GOODMORNING FG

gbemo85:
As part of measures to contain and quell the Boko Haram insurgency, the military has stormed the insurgents in Sambisa Forest, their notorious hideout, according to reports from the Hausa service of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

The director of defence information, Maj-Gen Chris Olukolade, told the agency that the military had been raiding the forest and other hideouts of the sect since Tuesday night.

According to the agency, the army used it war drones to level some of the Boko Haram camps in the northeast but it was not clear about the casualties on both sides. The army said that they are still committed to securing the civilian population at whatever cost.

“We are still committed in ensuring that we degrade their ability to continue their activities and eventually eliminate them,” Olukolade said.

“The mission is on. There are no allowing terrorists anywhere. As many times as they come, it will only give us the opportunity to decimate them.”

On Saturday, Chadian forces reclaimed the northeastern Nigerian town of Gamboru-Ngala after a heated battle with Boko Haram that involved a ground and air campaign. Gamboru-Ngala, about 145 kilometres east of Maiduguri, was captured by Boko Haram last year.

A soldier involved in the operation said Chadian forces were working under the African Union agreement to help Nigeria in its fight against Boko Haram.

Information made available to LEADERSHIP yesterday indicate that troops of the Nigerian Army under directive to invade Sambisa forest in Borno State with a view to end the years of Boko Haram insurgency, have started bombarding the fringes of the forest near Adamawa state.

Sources close to the area have confirmed that aerial bombardment had commenced yesterday.

A soldier serving with the 7 Division, Nigeria Army, Maiduguri confirmed this development to Leadership even as he begged not to be quoted in this report.

According to him, “special forces have been mobilised from different part of the country, especially the 81 battalion, to Yola over the weekend and the operation starts today (Monday).

“What people may have heard or seen today may not be unconnected with the operation. They have to do the bombardment of the forest starting from the fringes before the artillery troops would begin to advance. But be rest assured that before the end of this week the forest as well as many communities under the control of Boko Haram would be reclaimed”.

The soldier said himself and most of his colleagues were happy with the resolution of the United Nations for agreeing to constitute an international joint task force to deal with the Boko Haram.



Explosion rocks Gombe after Jonathan’s rally

Barely 20 minutes after President Goodluck Jonathan concluded his campaign in Gombe State, a car bomb exploded in the state capital, killing at least three people and injuring 18 others, according to a report by the BBC.

Eye witnesses said the attack executed by a female suicide bomber immediately killed women, including the bomber.

Read more at: http://continentalnewsng.com/news/finally-nigerian-troops-bombard-sambisa-forest/

I hope this is true. This is the kinda news nigerians luv to hear and not d graveyrd news that we r used to...

That's one good thing abou democracy. I av observed that as the threat by majority of Nigerians to kick the clueless n his cohorts out increases, the more their efforts to make us happy.

I wish them luck

bad news for APC. Only campaign point is insecurity.

nedz:
GOODMORNING FG

Ojukwu, is that you?

a good one.

Sai Nigeria

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bad news for APC. Only campaign point is insecurity.

c'mn...

Aw can u forget unemployment and corruption soo soon

First I wish to tell Gej fans not to be discouraged about
the seeming popularity of GMB.Because it is easier to
destroy than to build.What do I mean ,as far as the media
is concerned it is easier to say that Gej is not doing and
cant do anything but very easy to convince and give 100
reasons why GMB will do something.Forgetting that this
is same way it was easy to gej fans to convince people at
his initial time before he entered the office.
And because it is easier to destroy and that is why it is
easier for GMB fans to win in all media compettion
because they have a point to prove but Gej fans believe
they have proved their point and that the real time to do
real compettion is Feb 14th.Quote me any where
Jonathan will win GMB but because of this Buhari media
popularity his fans won't believe their eyes and will resort
to violence saying that it was rigged.
I FOR ONE HAS NEVER LIKED,SHARED,RETWEETED,OR
FAVOURITE ANY MEDIA CONTEST WHILE I SEE ALL OF
THEM.AND I BELIEVE THEIR ARE MANY LIKE ME.
AND AM 100% SURE THAT NO GMB FAN WILL SEE SUCH
MEDIA CONTEST WITHOUT ENGAGING IN IT.
LIKE I SAID THEY WANT TO PROVE A POINTLESS POINT.
GEJ.TILL 2019.

Been hearing this for long no bi today naaaaa

bigtt76:
Been hearing this for long no bi today naaaaa

get the girls back then.

why this late, the should have bombarded the Godforsaken place years ago. I wish they could just drop a nuke and wipe the no good state off the face of this earth.

take the fight to them! nobody goes

watchthisposter:


Ojukwu, is that you?

His younger brother from another mother

laffytaffy1:
why this late, the should have bombarded the Godforsaken place years ago. I wish they could just drop a nuke and wipe the no good state off the face of this earth.

Hello! Collateral damage...