Army senda strong warning those who are hiding Boko Haram, Islamic State fighters in Borno, Yobe
The warning was handed down in a statement issued on Saturday and Made available to DAILY POST by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Operation Lafiya Dole, Colonel Ado Isa.
The statement reads, “following military’s unrelenting onslaught on the BHT/ISWAP hideouts, along the Lake Chad region and Northern Borno, credible information reaching the Headquarters of Theatre Command OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE indicates that some of the surviving criminals are seeking refuge in the homes of some unscrupulous individuals in some parts of Borno and Yobe States.
“These fugitives have been escaping and taking refuge in the residence of some persons in Maiduguri, Damboa, Gajiram, Monguno, Damasak, Biu, Gwoza Dikwa, Benisheikh, Ngamdu, Bama, Gamboru, Konduga, Gajigana and other smaller towns all in Borno State. “Others, have also ran to Damaturu, Gujba, Buni Yadi, Buni Gari, Gashua, Kanamma, Yususufari, Goniri and Kukareta towns in Yobe State, among others.
“While we are making concerted efforts to trace and fish out the fleeing criminals, it is important to inform and warn all those harbouring the fleeing fugitives to report or hand them to the troops of OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE immediately.Colonel Isa on behalf of the Theatre Command, Operation LAFIYA DOLE enjoined all well meaning Nigerians, especially those residing in aforementioned areas, to report any suspicious and strange faces in their communities.
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