By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD have rescued a woman and four children during an ambush operation against suspected terrorists in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
Military sources disclosed that the operation was conducted at about 6:45 a.m. on May 10 by troops of Combat Service and Infantry Brigade (CSIB) XVI deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Audu Fari.
According to the sources, the troops laid an ambush at Bakpa Village following intelligence reports on the movement of terrorists attempting to cross from Jadua area into the Kainji Lake National Park (KLNP) axis.
“The troops made contact with the terrorists while they were attempting to infiltrate the area.
“On sighting the troops, the terrorists abandoned their families and fled into the forest to evade arrest,” the source said.
The troops subsequently rescued one adult female and four children left behind by the fleeing suspects.
Items recovered from the scene included three motorcycles and one mobile phone believed to belong to the terrorists.
The rescued victims were said to be receiving necessary care, while efforts were ongoing to track down the fleeing terrorists and deny them freedom of movement within the general area.
Security sources said the operation formed part of sustained clearance and ambush missions being conducted by troops to dismantle terrorist networks and prevent infiltration around the Kainji Lake National Park and adjoining communities.
