Nigerian army has on Monday rescued a female child abandoned by Boko Haram terrorists and recovered arms during their clearance patrol at Mallam Matsari village.
In a statement disclosed by the director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General TEXAS CHUKWU, the operation was successful due to the Civilian Joint Task Force collaboration with the Nigerian troops.
The items recovered include, three AK 47 rifle magazines, One FN rifle magazine, One dry cell battery, One suicide vest, One 36 hand grenade, Two 9 volt batteries, One pressure plate, Wire for making Improvised Explosive Devices and Two grinding machines.
In another development, Chukwu said over 1, 843 people have benefited from a medical medical outreach organised by the Nigerian army in Bama Local Government Area of the state.
He said the outreach was part of activities to mark the just concluded Nigerian Army Day celebration.