Nigerian troops prosecuting clearance operations against remnants of Boko Haram terrorists, have killed six terrorists, cleared seven villages of Boko Haram camps and rescued some captives in several operations in the north east.

Acting Army Director of Public Relations Officer, Colonel Sani Usman, giving details of the clearance operations said in a follow up operation to ensure proper clearance of suspected Boko Haram terrorists hideouts and prevent the fleeing terrorists escaping from Operation Crackdown, troops of the 155 Task Force Battalion, carried out a swift clearance operation at Kircha Dungus village and surrounding environment.

Usman said during the operation, the troops encountered pockets of the Boko Haram terrorists in which they killed 4 of them while few others fled leaving behind 4 women and a child, saying the troops have rescued and evacuated them for screening and further rehabilitation.

According to him, while checking the general area, the troops further discovered a pair of military desert camouflage uniform and a Boko Haram terrorists’ flag hoisted in the village, they also recovered a Generator set and water pumping machine.

He said similarly, troops of 7 Division Strike Group Team B, attached to 21 Brigade have braved harsh climatic conditions to also clear 7 villages of Boko Haram terrorists presence north east of Kumshe village.

Usman said the villages were; Mulfuta, Baibawa, Jenere, Bembem, Maksamari, Bula Kafie and Bula Bodi, saying during the advance to Jenere, the troops encountered some Boko Haram terrorist’s elements that engaged the troops in fierce battle.

According to him, the troops were able to kill 2 terrorists, wounded several others and continued with their patrol to Jenere-Hausari, discovering that the Boko Haram terrorists now evolved new tactics of evading surveillance by drones and aircrafts.