Nigerian troops carrying out cordon and search operations in Baga community of Borno State have continued to discover more arms of various background and shapes abandoned in some houses and surrounding communities by fleeing terrorists, the Defence Headquarters has said.
The Director of Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade, said heaps of weapons, most of which were strange looking or destroyed, were still being gathered.
Many abandoned or destroyed motorcycles have also been discovered, the defense spokesman added.
He, however, said a soldier was stabbed while another was shot during a close range battle, which ensued as troops involved in cordon and search caught up with some of the fleeing terrorists Saturday evening.
Mr. Olukolade added, “A number of individuals who claimed to be residents are also being interrogated in order to ascertain their identity and motive. The group consisting mostly women continued to hail and cheer the troops as they conduct thorough search in the area.
“Wanting to be sure the group was not working for the terrorists despite the excitement, they had to be placed under watch.
“The cordon and search as well as patrol of the localities continue while the offensive on terrorists is progressing in other areas of the theatre of the counter terrorist campaign”.
It would be recalled that Nigerian troops had on Saturday reclaimed Baga and other surrounding communities after days of fierce battle against the insurgents.
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