Trained Military Police dogs are participating in the cordon and search phase of Special Operations against terrorism in the country. Various attempts being made by the insurgents to escape to enter towns and cities in the North East as troops dislodge them from their forest bases, have been foiled by the dogs.
The efforts of the specially trained dogs have so far led to the arrest of over 50 terrorists who were trying to infiltrate Maiduguri. More than 15 of them were arrested with arms concealed in their body or properties.
Meanwhile, cordon and search has been intensified as the forests in the North East are being combed for terrorists. At Deseri forest, 3 Hilux vehicles mounted with anti-aircraft were destroyed, one Voxwagen Golf car and 4 motorcycles were also recovered.