’31 Insurgents’ Killed As Troops Annihilate Boko Haram In Fresh Offensive

No fewer that 31 insurgents were killed after troops of the Nigerian army launched a devastating onslaught on suspected members of Boko Haram sect.

The intense shelling of the sect is part the ongoing deadly offensive launched by the military against the insurgents.

Mohammed Yerima, army spokesperson, disclosed the troops victory in a statement on Monday.

Yerima disclosed that 60 children and elderly women in Boko Haram captivity were also rescued by the operation Lafiya Dole troops.

“In continuation of the ongoing offensive operation against the Boko Haram Terrorists and their Islamic State West Africa Province counterpart in the North East, troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have descended heavily and decisively on the terrorists in the early hours of today, Monday, 15 March, 2021,” Yerima said.

“The gallant troops, who maintained aggressive posture, conducted a fighting patrol along Gulwa and Musuri in Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State”

Yerima said the troops came across the insurgents at Musuri in Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State while on a fighting patrol and engaged them in fierce gunfight that lasted for about 45 minutes.

He disclosed that weapons and other items, including sex enhancment drugs and sewing machines, were recovered from the insurgents.

“At Musuri, troops encountered elements of the terrorist group and swiftly engaged them in firefight which lasted for about 45 minutes. With superior firepower, troops ultimately dominated the area after neutralising 31 of the terrorists. They also recovered sophisticated weapons and rescued 60 elderly women and children who were in the terrorists’ captivity.

“Items recovered from the obliterated fighters include; 8 Alexander Kalashikonov (AK47) rifles, 2 Fabric Nationale (FN) rifles, a motorcycle, 6 bicycles, mechanic tool boxes, a sewing machine, large quantity of batteries used for making of Improvised Explosive Devices, sex enhancement drugs, amongst other things.”

He added that the troops are determined to clear the entire country of Boko Haram insurgents.

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