Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army has disclosed that its males on Friday killed seven Boko Haram terrorists and recovered weapons in Azaya Kalmari village in Mafa native authorities space of Borno State.
The Army made this identified in a assertion by Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, Deputy Director Public Relations, Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole.
He acknowledged that the troops encountered the insurgents at about 12.00 midday whereas conducting clearance operation at distant villages.
Nwachukwu mentioned: “The gallant troops overpowered the insurgents within the ensuing firefight, killing seven of them. The troops additionally recovered two AK 47 rifles, one Ak 56 rifle and seven rounds of seven.62 mm (particular) ammunition.
“Troops additionally efficiently cleared Moduhum, Njimtulur, Hayaba Gana, and Hayaba Kura, Hashime, Azaya Kura and Azaya villages. All situated within the outskirts of Mafa.
“After clearing the preliminary resistance posed by the insurgents, the troops proceeded to additional clear different surrounding villages together with, Koshebe Kanuri, Buramburi Gana, Kashakasha, Ngudda, Kezamari, Kellori, koshiri and Ngwon villages, all situated within the distant components of Mafa Local Government Area.
“The troops remain resilient as they continue the fighting patrol and taking the battle to the insurgents in their hideouts.”