The Troops of 121 Battalion on Monday, neutralized two Boko Haram terrorists and rescued about twelve people that were initially held hostage by the terrorists.
In a statement made available by the Nigerian Army on their social media page, the gallant troops alongside some Civilian Joint Task Force in Bama area of Borno State in their clearance operation, encountered the Boko Haram elements who engaged them but were overpowered by the superior firepower of the Nigerian Army.
The troops rescued the women and children, as they recovered weapons and some other medical first aid belonging to the terrorists.
The Statement by the Nigerian Army reads:
Troops of 121 Battalion in conjunction with members of Civilian Joint Task Force and some vigilantes on a clearance operation along Maiduguri Bama Pulka axis today 15 Oct 18 rescued 12 people (5 women and 7 children)who were abducted by Boko Haram terrorists at Shave Village.
During the operation, 2 Boko Haram Terrorists were neutralized. Items recovered include 2 locally made Dane Guns and a First Aid Box. The Chief Of Army Staff has commended the gallant troops and directed them to continue with the clearance operations on other flanks.
