The Nigerian Army has confirmed the recovery of a
Qur’an belonging to Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau in Sambisa forest
following a military operation that led to the capture of the
terrorists’ camp.
President Muhammadu Buhari had sent a goodwill
message to the army on Saturday, December 24 for the success recorded in
the fight against Boko Haram with the capture of Camp Zero used by the
terrorists.
NAN reports that Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor who is
the Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole spoke on Wednesday,
December 28 where he elaborated on Operation Rescue Final.
He said the Qur’an was believed to be left behind
by the Boko Haram leader when he fled from the forest and said the Holy
Book will be presented to the president by Lt.-Gen. Tukur Burutai who is
the chief of army staff.
Irabor said: “We believe that the Holy Book and the flag were abandoned by Abubakar Shekau while he escaped.
“The Book will be taken to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Burutai, for onward presentation to Mr President.
“We have also made a lot of arrests. Our troops
in Damboa arrested about 15 Boko Haram members. We also arrested one
Musa from Potiskum on Christmas day which was Dec.25.
“On Dec. 26 our troops also intercepted two Boko Haram suspects in Maiduguri.
We, therefore, warn residents of the state to be wary of people coming to hide in and around their houses.
“We are also warning residents to report any
suspected Boko Haram members hiding in their houses to the relevant
security agencies and any failure to do that would tantamount to
supporting and sympathising with the sect’s activities.”
It was earlier revealed that some CJFF members who
took part in the offensive that resulted in the capture of Camp Zero
located in the heart of Sambisa Forest brought down the flag of Shekau
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