Troops rescue two teenage boys escaping suspected terrorist camp in Borno

Troops rescue two teenage boys escaping suspected terrorist camp in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 25 Brigade, operating from Forward Operating Base (FOB) Azir in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State, have rescued two teenage boys who reportedly escaped from a suspected terrorist camp in Dusula.

A military source told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 10:00 a.m. on April 1 after the village head of Azir alerted troops to the arrival of two minors in the community under suspicious circumstances.

The source said troops immediately mobilised to the village and apprehended the boys, who were later taken to the Forward Operating Base for interrogation.

He identified the teenagers as Abuna Yammadu Kala, 15, and Abulkaka Yammadu Kala, 10.

According to preliminary interrogation, the boys reportedly disclosed that they recently escaped from a suspected terrorist camp located in Dusula.

The source said the children stated that they fled the camp due to harsh conditions and fear for their lives.

He added that the minors have been moved for profiling and further necessary action.

Troops rescue two teenage boys escaping suspected terrorist camp in Borno