The Nigerian Army on Tuesday alerted the general public to the existence of new uniforms used by Boko Haram Terrorists.
The Army, in a statement by its spokesperson, Sani Usman, 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 of Borno State, made the startling discovery.
Mr. Usman, a Colonel, said the patrol came in contact with some elements of terrorist sect, who began escaping in disarray on sighting the team.
“However, they were able to apprehend 2 terrorists in their new styled uniform of green colour and use of ropes on their legs and neck”, the Army spokesman said.
According to him, this discovery was a new development in the ongoing clearance operations of the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists in the north east.
Col. Usman listed items discovered during the patrol from the terrorists to include 1 Isuzu Canter lorry, which was concealed with grasses, 5 motorcycles and 2 bags of guinea corn.
Other items recovered include 3 Dane guns, a Solar panel, 3 bows and arrows.
The statement said the arrested terrorists are currently being interrogated to further assist in the clearance operations.
