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In furtherance to the ongoing offensive operations to clear Boko Haram terrorists activities in the North East, troops of 25 Task Force Brigade yesterday (Sunday), conducted clearance and confidence building operations in Bale along Bitta and Damboa axis. The Boko Haram terrorists on sighting the advancing troops towards their location, they fled in disarray abandoning looted food items and other personal effects.
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These includes a Grinding Machine, Dane Guns and Bicycles as well as Boko Haram terrorists’ hoisted flag which was brought down and destroyed the troops. The formation continues to dominate the area and in order to deny the terrorists freedom of action and frustrate their nefarious intents and acts.
The Theatre Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Major General Yusha’u Mahmood Abubakar hailed the troops for the achievements so far and encouraged them to keep the tempo so that the deadline set to end Boko Haram terrorists activities in Nigeria and the North East in particular, could be achieved. The troops are in high spirit and their and fighting efficiency remains very high. You are requested to once again transmit this message using your medium.
Thank you for your usual support and cooperation in giving our releases the desired attention. Colonel Tukur Ismail Gusau Media Coordinator OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE