151 TASK FORCE BATTALION CLEARS MORE TERRORISTS' LOCATIONS

Troops of 151 Task Force Battalion, 21 Brigade recently cleared Boko Haram terrorists from three villages in Iza general area, killing 25 terrorists and recovering some weapons. The cleared villages are Mballeri, Shuari 1 and Shuari 2.

  
In addition, the troops also rescued 18 persons comprising 2 men, 7 women and 9 children, hitherto held captive by the terrorists. The rescued persons have been moved to the Brigade’s headquarters for further screening and care. 

Unfortunately, one Civilian JTF member, accompanying the troops on the operation, fell off a moving vehicle, sustained some injuries and was subsequently evacuated to the unit’s Regimental Aid Post for medical treatment.