Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE in the North-East have captured Kareto town from Boko Haram terrorists.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col.Sani Kukasheka.
Kukasheka said the town was liberated from the insurgents on July 25.
He said the exercise was in continuation with clearance operation of the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists hibernating in remote border towns and villages.
“The gallant troops are stabilising the immediate environment, while others are maintaining blocking positions at various areas,” he said.
The Army Spokesman also said that troops of Operation GAMA AIKI under the auspices of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) had successfully cleared Dutchi and Damasak towns.
“ In due course, both troops of Operation GAMA AIKI (MNJTF) and Operation LAFIYA DOLE would link up with each other to continue the clearance operations,’’ he said.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Defence, Brig.- Gen. Mansur Dan-Ali (rtd), has assured troops deployed to the Niger Delta region of improved welfare.
The minister gave the assurance on Friday in Yenagoa, when he addressed officers and men of the Joint Military Force, Operation Delta Safe at its headquarters.
Dan-Ali, accompanied by Chief of Defence Staff, Lt.-Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin, reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to ensure welfare of troops deployed to all parts of the country facing security challenges.
Dan-Ali said that plans are on to incorporate beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s Amnesty Programme in the fight against pipeline vandalism and other criminal activities threatening national security and stability.
He said that the Federal Government remained committed to curtailing the renewed militancy in the Niger Delta region.
Olorunsakin who spoke, promised to rotate and redeploy troops that had served in the region beyond three years.
He said he was in the state accompanied, by the defence minister to assess the performance of Operation Delta Safe, as well as its welfare, especially in the area of logistic support.
