Troops of the 21 Armoured Brigade, Nigerian Army have destroyed Boko Haram illegal market in Bama Local Council of Borno state.
The ground troops also invaded and destroyed another market, known as ‘Daula’ and killed six terrorists that were manning the illegal markets.
A Counter Insurgency Expert, in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, yesterday (Wednesday), in Maiduguri, stated that said: “Troops in collaboration with the Civilian JTF stormed an illegal market at Bararam village.”
He said that the insurgents were trading in food items. Including maize, beans, salt, seasoning cubes and used cloths.
Other market wares traded in the market comprise drugs and petrol, while the insurgents could exchange in the supply of scrap metals.
“Upon the sighting of troops, the terrorists opened rapid fire,” he said, but the terrorists were swiftly engaged and neutralized.
He said that the troops also arrested Boko Haram logistics suppliers and collaborators with the recovery of some weapons in the fierce battle.
Meanwhile, the arrested suspects were handed over to the Brigade headquarters in Bama for investigation.
Jutha Gupah, Maiduguri
August 24, 2022.
