The Digest:
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 15 women and children abducted by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State following search and rescue operations around the Mandara mountains. The military also repelled coordinated terrorist attacks at Kanama, Ngoshe, and Banki. Air strikes destroyed remaining terrorist gun trucks at Sowolowolo in the Sambisa Forest axis and targeted terrorists conducting burial activities at Kaniram, neutralising scores of fleeing fighters.
Key Points:
- JAS fighters fired projectiles into Gwoza, but there were no casualties or damage.
- Precision strikes targeted terrorists regrouping after earlier operations.
- The military said the failed assaults underscore troops' sustained combat readiness.
- Troops will continue relentless operations to dominate the battlespace.
- The military high command commended troops for their gallantry and resilience.
Sources: The Cable, Daily Trust
