Deadly Boko Haram members who attacked a village in Yobe State have been shot dead with dangerous weapons recovered from them.
Deadly Boko Haram members have been killed by Nigerian soldiers.
This was revealed in a statement by the Acting Director Army Public
Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman.
The statement reads: "Following reported observed activities of
remnants of Boko Haram terrorists around Jororo and Tombaeji villages
in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State, troops of Operation
LAFIYA DOLE carried out a clearance operation within the area in the
early hours of Wednesday 14th September 2016.
"
The fighting patrol team sent came into contact with Boko Haram
terrorists elements around Gajire village during which there was a
firefight that lasted for about 15 minutes.
"The gallant troops overpowered the terrorists and killed 4 of them and captured 1 alive.
"The victorious troops also recovered 2 General Purpose Machine
Guns (GMPG), 2 AK-47 Rifles and 144 rounds of 7.62mm (Special)
ammunition from the terrorists. In addition, they also recovered 2 KASEA
branded motorcycles.
"The troops have continued to patrol the general area in search
of possible remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists that might be
hibernating in the area.
"The ever vigilant troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have
continued their routine operations maintaining vigilance to prevent
further actions by the Boko Haram terrorists in their respective areas
of operations."
