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Military Neutralise Five Boko Haram Insurgents In Borno

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No fewer than four Boko Haram terrorists have been killed by Nigerian troops in an operation around Margummari village in Borno State, Eko Hot Blog has learnt.

A statement issued on Tuesday by the Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brigadier General Benard Onyeuko, said the operation was jointly undertaken by troops of 222 battalion and the State Civilian Joint Task Force.

According to Onyeuko, several rifles, motorcycles and various ranges of ammunition were recovered from the insurgents.

“Following actionable intelligence on Boko Haram criminals’ activities, troops of 222 Battalion in conjunction with elements of Borno State Civilian Joint Task Force conducted an aggressive fighting patrol to the general area of Margumari village.

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“The highly motivated troops made contact and immediately engaged some marauding Boko Haram criminals lurking in the area.

“During the brief but decisive encounter, 4 Boko Haram criminals were neutralized while one FN Rifle, one AK 47 Rifle, 2 FN Rifle magazines and 4 AK 47 Rifle magazines were captured from the fleeing criminals.

“Additionally, 29 Rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, 39 Rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, 2 Motorcycles, Motorcycle repair tools and one Tecno phone were also captured,” the statement partly read.

The defence spokesman also disclosed that during a clearance patrol to Yafa, Kirchinga and Shuwarin areas of the state, troops of 144 battalion killed an additional terrorist while others reportedly fled with gunshot wounds.




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