Boko Haram: Woman, soldier die as troops free more hostages

                  One woman died and eight others were injured in cross fire as troops stormed nine Boko Haram camps in Sambisa forest on Wednesday.
                 A soldier also died while four others sustained injuries during operation in which no fewer than nine insurgent camps local within the forest were destroyed.
                A statement issued by Nigerian Army spokesman, Col. Sani Usman, said the operation, which was carried out by troops of the 7 Division, succeeded in rescuing more women and children from the insurgents.             
According to Usman, the troops also killed several Boko Haram field commanders and foot soldiers and destroyed two Armoured Personnel Carriers, two Buffalo vehicles mounted with Anti-Aircraft Guns, a truck and several Hilux vehicles.
Also recovered were one Anti-Aircraft Gun, one General Purpose Machine Gun, one Rocket Propelled Grenade and several AK-47 rifles.
“Please recall that we promised to keep you abreast of troops’ progress in respect of Nigerian military’s ongoing operations to rid the country of terrorists and their enclaves.
“In line with that, I wish to inform you that today’s evening, troops of 7 Division Nigerian Army also cleared several terrorists’ strong points and training camps within Sambisa forest, Borno State, Nigeria.
“Sadly, one woman died and eight others sustained gunshot wounds. So far, the troops have destroyed nine terrorist camps in the forest. This is in addition to the four destroyed yesterday (Tuesday).
“The troops have also rescued additional women and children. They have been evacuated to a safety zone for further processing. During the encounter, unfortunately we lost a soldier, while four others were wounded in action,” Col. Sani stated.
He cited Wulari Bukar, Gangala, Anguwar Bakwai, Jigide, Kotorima, Lagara Bello and Lagara Fulani among the insurgents’ camps destroyed by the troops.
“I am glad to say that troops’ morale is very high as they are poised to accomplish the task of destroying all terrorists camps and rescuing all those held hostage by the terrorists,” the spokesman added