As the military is pushing for the final defeat of Boko Haram terrorists, the fight against the terrorists in the North East is gaining successful momentum, with most of the camps falling to the federal might.
The advancing troops have captured the villages of Jerre and Dipchari in Borno State and have destroyed the terrorists camps located in those areas.
The advancing troops in the Bama axis have rescued yet another 62 people fleeing from Bitti and Pulka, also in Borno State.
The troops are also combing all known enclaves of the terrorists within Bama, Banki and Pulka general area.
In addition, due to the offensive action of the military, another fleeing 22 women, 15 men and 40 children arrived Bama on Saturday.
The rescued persons, looking haggard, dejected and obviously malnourished are being catered for by the troops pending the intervention of the National Emergency Management Agency.
Several babies among the rescued looked malnourished.
Meanwhile the persons have been cooperating with the military as they have been giving useful information that is assisting our troops in their offensive operations.
In a related development, eight suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Saturday surrendered themselves to troops of 21 Brigade Nigerian Army.
The suspected terrorists are being investigated and screened for more information.
Another fleeing person, Bulama Bukar, whose right hand was amputated by the terrorists in Sambisa Forest about a year ago based on allegation of stealing a bag of beans, was intercepted by troops at Jebra Bridge on Saturday with his family.
Meanwhile the military Engineers are making tremendous progress in the repairs of the bridge linking Maiduguri and Gamboru Ngala that was blown by Boko Haram terrorists.
The bridge repairs would soon be completed, a statement by the military on Saturday said.
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