BOKO HARAM INSURGENTS HAVE NEW UNIFORMS — ARMY

The Nigerian Army yesterday alerted the nation that members of the Boko Haram terrorist’s sect had resorted to wearing local government or community uniforms to deceive security agencies. BH2 A statement from Army headquarters said, “Troops of 22 Brigade Garrison and elements of 3 Battalion that went out on long range fighting patrol on Monday, to Gima village in Ngala Local Government Area made a startling discovery; Boko Haram terrorists now have new means of identification. The patrol came in contact with some elements of the Boko Haram that started escaping in disarray on sighting the team. “However, they were able to apprehend 2 terrorists in their new styled uniform of green colour and use of ropes on their legs and necks. This is a new development in the ongoing clearance operations of the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists in the north east. “In addition, the patrol team recovered 1 Isuzu Canter lorry which was found concealed with grasses, 5 motorcycles and 2 bags of guinea corn. Other items recovered include 3 Dane guns, a Solar panel, 3 bows and arrows. The arrested terrorists are currently being interrogated to further assist in the clearance operations.”