Troops Injure Boko Haram Factional Leader

BY EDMOND ODOK, ABUJA – The Nigerian Army says on-going artillery and aerial bombardments of Boko Haram enclaves in the Lake Chad region by troops of Operation Lafiya Dole has continued to yield positive results.

Currently an evaluation report of the on-going operation indicates that a major factional leader of the terrorists group, Mamman Nur has been fatally injured in the bombardment as he and his sub commanders fled from the onslaught.

A statement by Col Onyema Nwachukwu, Deputy Director Public Relations, Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole said several of his foot soldiers have also been killed by troops, while many of the insurgents who escaped are now surrendering to Republic of Niger Defence Forces.

He explained that the insurgents decided to give up their arms following the Amnesty granted by the Government of Niger Republic.