Director of Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Chris Olukolade
As
the emergency rule declared by President Goodluck Jonathan entered the
third day, Special Forces have arrested 65 suspected Boko Haram members
in Borno State.
The Director of Defence Information,
Brig. Gen. Chris Olukolade, said in an electronic mail on Saturday that
the insurgents were arrested while trying to escape from various camps
taken over by security forces.
He said the JTF also recovered 11 vehicles, four tricycles and 24 handsets from the fleeing terror suspects.
He said all the suspects were being
interrogated by the JTF, adding that troops had taken over several camps
of the fleeing terror suspects.
He said, “In continuation of the mission
to rid the nation’s territories of insurgency activities, the Special
Forces have apprehended 65 persons confirmed to be terrorists as they
made attempt to infiltrate Maiduguri while fleeing from various camps
now under attack.
“A total of 11 vehicles, four tricycles
and 24 handsets were also seized in the process. All the suspects are
in custody of Joint Task Force and are currently being interrogated.
“Meanwhile, many of the camps of the
terrorists have been found deserted by fleeing insurgents when troops of
the Special Task Force stormed the localities. The facilities have
been occupied by troops.
“All the suspects are in custody of Joint Task Force and are currently being interrogated.”
Olukolade added that 10 suspected Boko Haram members were killed in a gun duel with the force at Gamboru Ngala, Borno State.
He said the troops dislodged terror suspects while carrying out attacks on innocent citizens in the area.
Olukolade said assorted weapons
including Rocket Propelled Grenade launchers, rifles, ammunition, and
magazines were recovered from the militants.
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