Army Rescues More Than 1,600 In Borno State During Operation Lafiya Dole
April 19 2017
The Nigerian army has begun an offensive against suspected Boko Haram hideouts in the Jarawa area of the northeastern Borno state, reports This Day (Lagos).
Troops from 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade, are taking part in Operation Lafiya Dole, along with personnel from the 10 Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF). The operation started on Monday.
The soldiers came under heavy fire at Jarawa village, according to an army spokesman.
During the operation, 21 Boko Haram militants were killed...
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