In order to clear fleeing Boko Haram terrorists hibernating within
remote and border areas, Nigerian and Cameroonian troops have carried
out another joint operation to weed out Boko Haram terrorists along
Nigeria and Cameroon border. The two days joint operation which was led
by Col Dourai and Lt Col Mohaman of the Cameroonian Defence Forces had
troops drawn from the Cameroon’s Battalion Rapid Intervention (BRI) and
151 Task Force Battalion of 21 Brigade, Nigerian Army.
During the operation which ended yesterday Tuesday, troops of the two
countries cleared Siyara, Kote, Sigawa and proceeded to Bulabundibe
towns. Other areas cleared include AdeleKe, Tchatike and Lamukura
villages.
While conducting the operation the troops came in contact with Boko
Haram terrorists and neutralized many of them, apprehended 2 others,
while many other terrorists escaped with gunshot wounds.
The Troops further recovered an unserviceable Toyota Canter, 7 Dane Guns
and 5 Boko Haram terrorists flags, 4 vehicle tyres, 2 Motorcycles and
vehicle spare parts.
While Addressing the Joint troops, at the conclusion of the clearance
operation, the team leader, Col Dourai, stated that the operation was
carried out to secure both countries’ borders from the menace of the
Boko Haram terrorists.
He further commended the Nigeria Army and the conduct of the troops.
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