The Nigerian Army on Saturday announced that its troops have killed five Boko Haram insurgents in a gun duel at Barkin-Dutse Area of Adamawa State. Hide quoted text
The Director of Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Texas Chukwu, said in a statement that troops engaged and killed the insurgents following a distressed call by hunters on Friday.
He said: “Troops of operation LAFIYA DOLE on April 6 neutralised suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Barkin Dutse area of Adamawa State following a distress call from hunters.
“The terrorists on sighting the troops opened fire which resulted in exchange of fire.
“Five Boko Haram terrorists were neutralised while some of them escaped into nearby caves during the encounter.
“Also, one hunter lost his life during the operation.”
Chukwu said the troops recovered five AK 47 rifles, five magazines and 22 rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition.
Meanwhile, troops of the 33 Artillery Brigade on April 5, 2018 arrested one Saidu Hamidu Jenga, 33, along Maiduguri bye pass, Bauchi in connection with Boko Haram activities.
Similarly, troops of operation LAFIYA DOLE have arrested a suspected Boko Haram terrorist, Umar Ali, 59, from Mirnga village in Biu Local Government Area of Borno state.
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