Boko Haram Training Camp Destroyed In Borno State, 17 Members Killed By JTF

Published on February 1, 2013

Feb 1st, 2013 – Boko Haram Training Camp Destroyed In Maiduguri, Borno State, 17 Members Killed By JTF

Nigeria’s special military task force, fighting Boko Haram terrorism has reported yet another success in its campaign, with the destruction of two camps operated by the sect and killing of 17 of the militants.

In a statement issued today by Lt.Col Sagir Musa, the spokesman of the JTF Operation Restore Order, said its troops conducted two special operations supported by Nigerian Airforce Helicopter Gunship to dislodge Boko Haram Terrorists’ Camps located in Sambisa Game Reserve in Bama Local Government and Farin – Ruwa Forest South West/East of Demboa Local Government Areas of Borno State on Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31 January, 2013.

“The camp was properly sighted and fortified and had training facilities; armoury, accommodation, drugs store/medical, kitchen, vehicle holding area, latrine and water points (River). The camp was used to conduct training and carry out recent attacks, killings and bombings in Maiduguri, Musari, Konduga, Biu, Bama, and Demboa communities”.

Musa said efforts by JTF troops to destroy the camps led to fierce exchange of fire that resulted in the death of seventeen Boko Haram terrorists and one Nigerian soldier.

Sagir also said the JTF recovered from the camps 6 Ak 47 Rifles, 2 G3 Rifles, 3 pistols, one rocket propelled grenade bomb, computers and walkie-talkies.otorola Working Talkies

The JTF appealed to the people to continue to provide useful information by calling their hotlines: 08064174066,08154429346, 07064174066. (PM News)

14 Comments

Emma
February 1, 2013 at 4:35 PM
“For the wages of sin is death”
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Ik
February 1, 2013 at 4:41 PM
Good job. Keep it up
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Lucky
February 1, 2013 at 5:43 PM
I dey hail our military. I hope the lost soldier will be compensated and the children looked after.
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Francis Rudolf
February 1, 2013 at 6:20 PM
Good job! may God give u and ur men power and grace 2do same in other state where they are hiding.
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Terry Udoyen
February 1, 2013 at 9:08 PM
Nice job keep it up!
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U6me2
February 1, 2013 at 11:17 PM
Very soon it will be over. Good job. God will fight for himslf let them move from one plc to another
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adieleambroseaka
February 2, 2013 at 5:49 AM
i pray dat God wil finsh all of them out wicked creature ön dis earth. Bt let our goverment work hard on dis issuses of dis animalz call boko haram nonsens.
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George
February 2, 2013 at 5:55 AM
Good job,but JTF should be much ready for reprisal attack,because i know they would want to,but God will always be with us
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edofocus
February 2, 2013 at 6:05 AM
The end shall tell
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Joy akor
February 2, 2013 at 10:42 AM
Gud job
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ubacity
February 2, 2013 at 4:06 PM
good job on behave of Nigerian civilans we say keep it up many the almighty God protect you and ur men Amen
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Adeniran
February 2, 2013 at 5:25 PM
This is advancement to al lover of peace in Nig. MARK KOGI STATE AS one of Boko Haram state.
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collins
February 3, 2013 at 8:24 AM
Dis is a great improvement..a part can’t be larger than the whole..they shall be wipe off very soon. They cease to learn lesson frm there role models..they shall be consume like smook in d air. Good job JTF we appreciate ur effort..and those dat gave there life in d struggle are not dead.. they are hero
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Prince Raphael Felix
April 23, 2013 at 12:14 AM
Nice job by JTF, keep it up.
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