ELVIS BLOG

Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have moved deeper into Sambisa Forest on many fronts, in the continuing effort to clear Boko Haram terrorists from their hideouts. Major-General Leo Irabor, the Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, while disclosing this on Wednesday, said the troops had continued to make progress into the heart of the forest. He said the troops were briefed by the General Officer Commanding 7 Division, prior the commencement of the offensive operations at the assembly area. According to him, on one of the fronts, the troops were attacked at Goni Kurmi by terrorists with the hope of slowing down their push. Irabor, however, noted that the attack was successfully repelled with the terrorists suffering casualties. He disclosed that the troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, different calibres of ammunition and magazines. “The advance continued the following day and our troops successfully cleared Alafa 1, 2 and 3 respectively before harbouring at Bula Bello...