Troops engaged in cordon and
search in Baga continue to discover more arms of various background and
shapes abandoned in some houses and the surrounding by fleeing terrorists.
Heaps of weapons most of which were strange looking or destroyed are still
being gathered. Many abandoned or destroyed motorcycles have also been
discovered.
A soldier was stabbed while
another was shot during a close quarter battle which ensued as troops
involved in cordon and search caught up with some of the fleeing terrorists
yesterday evening.
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 theater of the counter terrorist campaign.
CHRIS OLUKOLADE
Major General
Director Defence Information
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