Army destroys 7 terrorist camps

The Nigerian Army has destroyed seven terrorist camps as part of its onslaught against Boko Haram, authorities say.

This was disclosed by the Nigerian Defence Headquarters on Wednesday, May 6, 2015.

The DHQ also said that many terrorists had been killed during the operation.

“The troops who scaled series of land mines in continuation of the assault on the forest bases of the terrorists, captured camps which include the four notorious Alafa camps as well as those in Rogo Fulani, Laraga and others used as training camps in the forest,” a statement signed by Director of Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade reads.

“Various weapons including Rocket Propelled Grenades, RPGs, Anti-Aircraft Guns, AAGs, and a number of vehicles were either captured or destroyed during the operation. Four soldiers were wounded and have (been) evacuated for treatment,” it added.

Soldiers are also said to have rescued 25 more women and children from the sect during the operation.