Nigerian Army Arrest Boko Haram Sudanese Mercenaries In Bauchi Forest

The Nigerian military are making serious progress in the fight against Boko Haram insurgents with the arrest of some young mercenaries who have been carrying out attacks for the sect.
The boys who look very young, are reportedly from Sudan and were arrested when the military launched an assault on Balmo forest in Bauchi State, where the terrorists have been using as a
base and hide outs for launching attacks.
The forest, according to Defence spokesman, Birg. Gen. Chris Olukolade, runs through Bauchi, Jigawa and links to the Sambisa forest in Borno, the main stay of the Boko Haram sect.
The army then released a statement on their website saying that they have cleared and taken over terrorists bases in Borno state and also captured mercenaries.

Troops have cleared and taken over Balmo forest in a military operation that lasted throughout the weekend. 

Prior to the operation, Balmo forest stretching from Bauchi through Jigawa States with links to the fringes of Sambisa forest was used by terrorists as bases and hideouts for launching attacks.

Terrorists and armed gangs operating in the forests were completely rooted out while some were captured during the operation. 

Among those captured were two foreigners who are suspected to be mercenaries.

Also captured are several weapons and equipment including power generating sets, communication equipment, vehicles, motorcycles, foodstuff and kitchen utensils.