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Troops Begin ‘operation secure borders’ in BORNO, YOBE, ADAMAWA


The fierce battle against the terrorist group that has been threatening the peace of these areas is set to kick off as men and machines ready for the battle are already heading to key areas being controlled by insurgents in Borno State, particularly areas such as Marte, Bama, Kukawa, Ngala, Kalabalge and Bama local governments.
Residents and Reuters reporters saw army trucks carrying soldiers enter Yola and Maiduguri to seek out militants from Boko Haram, whose rebellion has targeted the security forces, Christians and politicians in the mainly Muslim north.
A Reuters reporter saw six trucks carrying soldiers enter Yola, the capital of Adamawa State.
In the Borno State capital Maiduguri, the biggest city in the area and birthplace of the insurgency, residents also reported an influx of troops.
The mood was tense in that city. Shops were mostly shut and there were few people on the streets. Schools were closed.
Though there has not been any report of the soldiers  molesting anyone but are seen carrying out their duties with some degree of regards and respect for the people.
Defence spokesman, Brig. General Chris Olukolade, disclosed that the operation which is commanded by Major General Jack Enwasiha, comprises all military divisions in the northern region and the Joint Task Force in the area.
According to him, the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police and other security agencies have commenced operations to rid the nation’s border territories of terrorist bases and activities.  The military operation will focus on tracking down criminal elements within the vicinity of border communities prone to terrorist activities.
He said that the operations which will involve massive deployment of men and resources is aimed at asserting the nation’s territorial integrity and enhancing the security of constituted governmental structures in all territories within Nigeria’s borders.
The operational plans have also briefed participating troops appropriately on arrests, cordon and search especially directed at apprehending those who have been violating sovereignty of Nigeria through terrorist training for insurgency and related activities.
The Director of Defence Information said the operation is expected to put an end to insurgent activities in these parts of the country.
The Defence spokesman, who disclosed that there is no time limit for the operation said that it will end as soon as the terrorists activities are checked and put to an end.
He added that the operation include anywhere insurgency can be found in the entire northern flank and that is why President Goodluck Jonathan is appealing to foreign countries in case the terrorists run into their country they should be chased back. we hope the people co-operate with the military to restore peace to these troubled region.

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