Some Boko Haram fighters give up to troops within the Northeast (photograph credit score: )
Six Boko Haram fighters have been killed by troops throughout a clearance patrol of Damboa and Bama council areas of Borno state, North East Nigeria.
The troops additionally rescued 33 hostages through the operation, based on spokesman for the Operation Lafiya Dole Brig-Gen. Texas Chukwu.
The troopers, who had been deployed from 242, 151 battalions and 21 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, additionally recovered six AK-47 rifles and arms.
“Troops of 151 Battalion while on patrol along Myanti-Darel Jamel Road in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State encountered some Boko Haram terrorists. One of the insurgents was neutralised during the encounter,” he mentioned.
“Troops of 21 Brigade whereas on clearance operation at Yerimari Gana and Darel Salam villages within the outskirts of Bama Local Government Area of Borno State neutralised one Boko Haram terrorist.
“Items recovered embrace one AK 47 rifle, one Magazine, 26 rounds of seven.62 mm (particular) ammunition, three improvised rounds of ammunition, three pairs of navy uniform and one photo voltaic panel.
“Thirty three persons, comprising eight men, 12 women and 13 children, were also rescued by the troops during the operation.”
The spokesman mentioned the rescued captives had been profiled and handed over to the suitable authorities.