*As Army discountenances new Shekau video
Troops of newly inducted 3 Battalion carried out a spectacular clearance operation in Kala Balge.
The clearance by 22 Brigade was in conjunction with Army Headquarters Strike Group (AHQSG) and the Armed Forces Special Forces (AFSF).
The effort is in furtherance of efforts to make the North East safe and secure from the nefarious and criminal activities of the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists.
The gallant troops cleared the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists hibernating in Kala Balge general area.
The triumphant troops, apart from killing 22 terrorists, cleared pockets of the terrorists in Wumbi, Tunish, Tilem and Malawaji.
Others are Makaudari, Daima, Buduli, Sadigumo, Jiwe, Sidigeri and Kala villages.
The troops also rescued 309 persons held captives by the terrorists.
They also discovered and destroyed the terrorists training camp, factory, locally made weapons and warehouse at Tilem and then secured Rann, the headquarters of Kala Balge Local Government Area.
In a related development, troops of 3 Battalion with the support of Civilian JTF also conducted a fighting patrol at Kusumma village in which they killed 3 Boko Haram terrorists and captured one alive.
They also rescued 520 persons held hostage by the terrorists and recovered 1 motorcycle, weapons and axes.
The troops, basking in the unprecedented achievement, are also making efforts to clear remnants of the terrorists in the surrounding areas.
NO SAFE HAVEN FOR TERRORISTS – DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS
Meanwhile, the Defence Headquarters has brushed aside the online video clips purportedly released by the Boko Haram Terrorists Leader, Abubakar Shekau or his replica in Arabic and Hausa Languages showing remorse and asking for forgiveness.
The DHQ stated emphatically that not minding the contents of the video clips, the Armed Forces of Nigeria would continue to fight.
This is in order to consolidate the successes recorded so far and assuring Nigerians that no inch of the Nigerian territory would be allowed to be bastardized by any force of darkness again.
The DHQ also reassured the good citizens of our great country that all captives under the coffer of the Boko Haram Terrorists would regain their freedom with the ongoing military’s final offensive against the terrorists.
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin commended all officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces for their sacrifices, determination and courage.
The army said that the Nigerian Military would not rest until all the remnants of the terrorist group are completely wiped out of our blessed land.
It also pledged to degrade the terrorists and task troops to complete the good job they have started soonest in line with rules of engagement.
“The said video clips should therefore be discountenanced,” said the Army.
“It could be another ploy or antics of the terrorists to keep our innocent citizen off their current security alertness to maximize casualties if attacked.”
“The Nigerian Armed Forces are now determined more than ever before to end this ugly trend.
“Members of the public are also advised not to be carried away by the video clips, but to be extra vigilant and be security conscious at all times during Easter celebration and beyond.”
“Public is also reminded to report any suspicious strange faces, movement and object to the nearest security agency so as to counter any unholy plans of the Godless terrorist group,” it added.
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