The
spokesperson for the army, Sani Usman, a colonel, said the suspected terrorists
were killed by personnel on ‘fighting patrol’.
The statement said, ”As part of their determined efforts to
rid the society of all known Boko Haram terrorists enclaves and hideouts,
troops of 25 Task Force Brigade based on tip off conducted a fighting patrol
along Damboa-Njaba-Bale road in Borno State.
”The
troops encountered and killed three suspected Boko Haram terrorists that had
been terrorizing the communities around Sabon Gari and Damboa.
”Among
those killed was the Boko Haram terrorists Ameer (Leader) in Bulayaga. The
Ameer was notorious in terrorizing Bale, Wass and Mufurundi villages.
”The
troops recovered an AK-47 rifle with its magazine, 43 rounds of 7.62mm Special
Ammunition, 1 Grinding Machine and 5 Dane Guns. Other items recovered include 7
Motorcycles,21 bags of grains and 2 Boko Haram terrorists flags hoisted.
”In
a related development today, troops of 7 Division Garrison on patrol at Mainari
village in Mafa Local Government Area had an encounter with Boko Haram
terrorists. The encounter led to the killing of 9 terrorists and recovery of
weapons which includes 4 AK-47 and 1 Pump Action Gun
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