Wives And Children Of Boko Haram Terrorists Intercepted By Troops

Some women who happen to be the wives of the dreaded Boko Haram terrorists have been intercepted by Nigerian troops. 

They were intercepted by troops

According to New Telegraph, the Nigerian Army yesterday, said three wives of suspected Boko Haram elements were apprehended by troops of Operation Lafiya Dole.

Director of Army Public Relations (DAPR), Brig-Gen. Texas Chukwu, who made the disclosure in a statement, the women, who were intercepted alongside their children, had confessed to troops of 25 Task Force Brigade, who were on clearance operation.

“Troops of 25 Task Force Brigade, Operation Lafiya Dole while on clearance patrol intercepted three women and children.

“The women on interrogation confessed of being wives of Boko Haram terrorists who escaped from Mangusun following the ongoing clearance operation in the area by troops.

“The women are currently in military custody and preliminary investigation is ongoing”, Chukwu said.

Meanwhile, the DAPR has said that a suspected insurgent was killed during exchange of gunfire.

”Troops of 151 Task Force Battalion of operation Lafiya Dole while on patrol along Ngurosoye -Bama road, Borno State intercepted Boko Haram terrorists.

“One member of the terrorist group was neutralized during the exchange of fire while others fled.