Troops intercepts fleeing Boko Haram terrorists families in Borno, Yobe

Troops of 120 Task Force Battalion, 27 Task Force Brigade on Tuesday, at about 10.25am intercepted 30 fleeing suspected escaping Boko Haram terrorists at Goniri, Gujba LGA, Yobe State.

The suspects comprise of 8 women and 22 children. On preliminary interrogation, the suspected claimed to have escaped from Boko Haram terrorists’ custody at Kafa and Abagajiri villages in Damboa LGA of Borno state. A statement signed by Army spokesperson, Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman, said troops also intercepted 7 women and children escaping from Boko Haram terrorists at Kamuya, Yobe State at about 2.30pm on Monday.

They claimed that they escaped from Boko Haram terrorists’ hideout at Goropcha village, Damboa LGA of Borno State. Both sets of escapees are currently being screened and profiled by the Brigade.