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In furtherance of its battle against insurgency in the country, Nigerian troops have reportedly destroyed Boko Haram terrorists who laid in ambush for the military.
In a press statement made available to NAIJ.com by Colonel Kukasheka Usman, the military spokesperson, it was gathered that the recent success was achieved by troops of 155 Task Force Battalion of 29 Task Force Brigade.
The statement stated further that, “while on clearance patrol along Banki junction on Monday encountered a Boko Haram terrorists ambush at Bolungu village which was successfully cleared.
Weapons discovered by the Nigerian troops during the raid.
“The troops killed all the 3 attackers and also recovered 1 Fabrique Nationale rifle with registration number UE16A86257 and 1G3 rifle with registration number 10f995, as well as 19 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition.
“Similarly, some element of the unit stationed in Mayanti encountered 2 fleeing Boko Haram terrorists from the villages cleared yesterday and killed 1 while trying to shot the troops and arrested the other.
“The arrested suspected terrorists has been making very useful statements. The troops recovered 5 bicycles, bags of grains and other items.”
Bicycles and other discoveries made by the Nigerian military.
In a related development, the unit on Tuesday, March 29, cleared more Boko Haram terrorists enclaves and hideouts in Gare village around Sambisa forest.
“During the operation, the troops killed 1 terrorist who attacked a soldier with cutlass and arrested 4 other suspected Boko Haram terrorist group members.
Sacks of grain discovered by the insurgents.
“The troops also rescued 36 persons, comprising 2 men, 9 women and 26 children and recovered 2 mobile telephone handset,” the statement added.
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