Troops kill 25 Boko Haram members in Iza, rescue hostages.

Troops of the Nigeria Army yesterday killed 25 Boko Haram members during a mop up operation of the terrorist hideouts in parts of Borno State.
Disclosing this in a statement, the spokesperson of the Nigerian Army, Col Sani Usman also stated that some 18 villagers held hostage by the sect members were rescued by the troops.

The statement reads, “Troops of 151 Task Force Battalion, 21 Brigade have also cleared remnants of Boko Haram terrorists from three villages in Iza general area, killing 25 Boko Haram terrorists and recovered some weapons.”
“The cleared villages were Mballeri, Shuari 1 and Shuari 2.
“In addition, the troops also rescued 18 persons held captive by the terrorists. They comprised of 2 men, 7 women and 9 children. The rescued persons have been moved to the Brigade’s headquarters for further screening and care.
“Unfortunately, one Civilian JTF accompanying the troops fell off a vehicle and sustained some injuries. He has, however, since been evacuated to the unit’s Regimental Aid Post for medical treatment and he is in a stable condition.”