Boko Haram fighters now have new uniform---Army

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(Nigeria) The Nigerian Military has said that Boko Haram insurgents now have new uniform, as a means of identification.
Colonel Sani Usman, acting Director Army Public Relations in a statement on Tuesday, 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 three 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 one Isuzu Canter lorry which found concealed with grasses, five motorcycles and two bags of guinea corn. Other items recovered include three Dane guns, a Solar panel, three bows and arrows.
“The arrested terrorists are currently being interrogated to further assist in the clearance operations,” the statement added.


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