The Army said yesterday that troops have rescued 30 persons, (including 21 children) from Boko Haram in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Also rescued were a six-day old infant, seven women, (including three nursing mothers) and two male adults.
The military also discovered that the palace of the Shehu of Dikwa has been turned into a training ground where weapons handling and engagement of aircraft were being taught new Boko Haram recruits
It said troops, however, repelled a fresh attempt by Boko Haram to take over Buratai, the country home of Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Tukur Buratai.
Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Kukasheka Usman, made the disclosure in a statement.
The statement reads: “As a result of ongoing operations under the aegis of Operation Lafiya Dole to clear Dikwa and its environs from Boko Haram terrorist, the troops of 7 Division yesterday rescued 30 persons from the terrorists in Kwayabe and Wufe wards in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State.
“They include 21 children and a six-day old infant, seven women including three nursing mothers and two elderly male adults.
“The troops also discovered a training shed inside the vandalised and looted palace of the Shehu of Dikwa where weapon handling and engagement of aircraft were being taught new Boko Haram recruits.”
Troops have repelled a fresh attempt by Boko Haram to take over Buratai.
Usman, who made the disclosure in a statement, said it was the fourth time the sect would fail in such a bid.
The statement said: “For about the fourth time since February 2014, Boko Haram terrorists moved against Buratai, the home town of Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, last night, which is also the location of a military camp.
“In their desperate attempt to capture the town, the invaders struck about 9:30 pm, but were repelled by soldiers.
“The terrorists returned again about 3am and were equally pushed back.
“The suspected terrorists made a futile attempt to attack Buratai town in Borno State and a military camp in the area. I am glad to inform you that the gallant soldiers rose to the occasion.
“They, however, made concerted effort about 3am this morning, which was equally repelled by the gallant soldiers. The situation in the town is cool and calm.
“By the time they struck first in February last year, Gen. Buratai was serving as commander of the Joint Task Force (JTF) in the Niger Delta.”
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