Troops destroy Boko Haram spiritual power base in Alargano forest

Troops of 81 Battalion and 251 Task Force Battalion of 25 Task Force Brigade, 7 Division Nigerian Army, on Friday destroyed a Boko Haram terrorists spiritual power base at the Alagarno forest, Borno State.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Army spokesman said that the destruction was a continuation of their offensive clearance operations of remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in the northeast.

“The troops, based on tip off, conducted a clearance operation around Alagarno forest general area, destroying terrorists camps at Mosa, Ariwuzumari and Kagalmari, as well as Missene, Joba, Yajiwa and Sansan,” he said.

During the operations, the troops were able to clear all the camps, killing quite a number of terrorists and recovered Boko Haram terrorists flags hoisted on some premises, destroyed their logistics base and recovered 31 motorcycles, assorted foodstuffs, a donkey and a pick up van, AK-45 rifle with registration number 17714 and a Dane gun.

Other items recovered include two boxes of 7.62mm ammunition, four loaded magazines of AK-47 rifles and two magazines pack.