Haram members in Borno State as the
emergency rule enters the third day.
Disclosing this on Saturday, the Director of
Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Chris
Olukolade, said that the insurgents were
arrested while trying to escape from various
camps taken over by security forces, adding that
the JTF also recovered 11 vehicles, four tricycles
and 24 handsets from the fleeing terror suspects.
Olukolade said all the suspects were being
interrogated by the JTF, adding that troops had
taken over several camps of the fleeing terror
suspects.
"In continuation of the mission to rid the
nation's territories of insurgency activities, the
Special Forces have apprehended 65 persons
confirmed to be terrorists as they made attempt
to infiltrate Maiduguri while fleeing from
various camps now under attack.
"A total of 11 vehicles, four tricycles and 24
handsets were also seized in the process. All the
suspects are in custody of Joint Task Force and
are currently being interrogated.
"Meanwhile, many of the camps of the terrorists
have been found deserted by fleeing insurgents
when troops of the Special Task Force stormed
the localities. The facilities have been occupied
by troops.
"All the suspects are in custody of Joint Task
Force and are currently being interrogated."
Olukolade added that 10 suspected Boko Haram
members were killed in a gun duel with the force
at Gamboru Ngala, Borno State. The terror
suspects were dislodged while carrying out
attacks on innocent citizens in the area.
Assorted weapons including Rocket Propelled
Grenade launchers, rifles, ammunition, and
magazines were recovered from the militants, he
said.
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