Fighting Boko Haram: Troops dislodge insurgents from hideout in Borno

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Fighting Boko Haram: Troops dislodge insurgents from hideout in Borno

The Nigerian Army said its troops have dislodged Boko Haram insurgents from their hideout in Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area of Borno.

The army said on its Twitter handle that on Nov. 29; the troops launched an offensive on two fronts against the insurgents and successfully dislodged them from their hideout in the area.

It disclosed that the insurgents who were preparing for an attack, fled on sighting the troops leaving behind their ammunition’s, food items and other consumables.

The troops also recovered one Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) charge; one Anti-Aircraft telescopic sight, one Anti-Aircraft top cover, one Hilux GT van, two motorcycles, amongst other items.