••• Rescue 211 persons from insurgents

Troops of 22 Brigade Garrison of Operation Lafiya Dole and Civilian JTF have rescued 211 civilians from Boko Haram terrorists in Murye and Mala Maja villages, during a fighting patrol in the areas.
Army spokespersons, Brig. Gen. Sani Kukasheka Usman said the patrol was carried out based on reported sighting of Boko Haram terrorists “scavenging in some villages in northern Borno State.”
He said the troops neutralized one terrorist and recovered 11 bicycles, during the encounter.

“The patrol team also rescued 211 civilians held captives by Boko Haram terrorists at Murye and Mala Maja village,” he said.
“In addition, the patrol team escorted 2 heavy duty trucks and 18 pick-up vans to recover Internally Displaced Persons’ foodstuff from Mala Maja.”

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