…advancing troops destroy Boko Haram’s Armoured Personnel Carrier

By Kingsley Omonobi

ABUJA — Following sustained air and land assault by troops of the Nigerian Military to flush out Boko Haram terrorists from Adamawa State and the various successes recorded, the Emir of Mubi, Alhaji Abubakar Isa Ahmadu and his emirate council have returned to Mubi.

It will be recalled that in the wake of Boko Haram’s attack on the second largest town in Adamawa State more than a month ago, hundreds of residents of Mubi, including the emir, fled the town to Yola while the terrorists renamed the town Madinatul Islam.

But with the re-invigoration of the security forces with new weaponry and specially trained soldiers, Nigerian troops have been advancing steadily and clearing the towns of the terrorists.

At the weekend, Vanguard gathered that there was serious exchange of gunfire between troops and the insurgents.

The fierce encounter resulted in substantial casualties including loss of lives and equipment on both sides.

Confirming the bloody encounter, the Defence headquarters said an Armoured Personnel Carrier used by the terrorists was destroyed, while General Purpose Machine Guns, Rocket Propelled Grenades, IED, Rifles, ammunition as well as, bows, arrows, locally made pistols and guns captured from them have been taken into custody.

Meanwhile, troops have continued their advance backed by highly coordinated air strikes against the terrorists.

Communities and locations such as Garkida, Vimtim, Kumare-Uba, Mararaba, Mubi and others are also under regular patrols and surveillance while Vanguard gathered that other towns like Gulak, Michika, and Madagali will soon be recaptured.

Already, security sources disclosed that following the recapture of Mubi and Kumare Uba, Boko Haram terrorists in adjourning towns have started moving away towards Madagali and Gwoza.