Following information provided by an arrested suspected Boko Haram terrorist, Lawan Abbai, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE on Friday morning carried out mine and Improvised Explosive Devices clearance at Gombori, which was along the troops’ main supply route in Borno State.
The troops located and recovered two heavy IEDs buried in the ground by suspected remnants of Boko Haram terrorists.
In the process of recovering the deadly IEDs, the troops intercepted four fleeing suspected Boko Haram terrorists that alleged they were on their way to surrender to the troops.
On preliminary investigation, they were identified as confirmed Boko Haram terrorists members planting IEDs along troops routes by their arrested colleague, Lawan Abbai.
Additionally, the troops rescued five women and a baby from Boko Haram terrorists at the same general area.
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