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Special Forces to battle Boko Haram terrorists

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Special Forces have been deployed in Gwoza, a Borno State town, where Boko Haram killed scores of residents.

The Special Forces, numbering about 600, have reclaimed Damboa, Manga, Wanga, Delwa and Mustafari from the insurgents who hoisted their flags in some of the towns.

There were indications last night that Emir of Gwoza Muhammed Timta might have been relocated to Maiduguri, the state capital.

A statement by Director of Defence Information Maj.-Gen. Chris Olukolade said troops were already involved in fierce encounters to apprehend terrorists who had held Gwoza and its surrounding villages hostage.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said: “Special Forces in the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign have cleared Delwa, Mustafari, Manga, Wanga and Damboa of terrorists who have been rampaging in the communities.

“The special operation, which began early in the week, is meant to restore law and order to the area and apprehend all terrorists who have been operating in the locality.

“The operation, which has so far lasted 40 hours has dove-tailed into the mop up phase during which the remnants of insurgents are being cleared from the communities.

“The mop up phase will also ascertain the casualties as additional efforts are also been made to ensure the protection of innocent civilians during the operation.

“Meanwhile, troops are also involved in manoeuvres to apprehend terrorists who have been attacking Gwoza and surrounding localities since Tuesday, causing the death of many civilians.”

A military source added: “The battle in Gwoza is fierce because the Special Forces have been pursuing the Boko Haram members to the hills in the area. Their efforts are complemented by massive aerial bombardments.

“Certainly, it will be a battle to the finish this time around with the insurgents in the affected areas.

“They have almost taken over a quarter of Borno State; we will never cede any part of Nigeria to the insurgents.”

It was gathered last night that the Emir of Gwoza was relocated to Maiduguri to avoid a repeat of the killing of his father, the late Emir Idrissa Timta in May.

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