Troops of Seven Brigade have ambushed and killed seven suspected Boko Haram terrorists at Dawashi in the early hours of Sunday, a spokesman for the Army has said.
Colonel Sani Usman said that the troops laid in wait at the terrorists suspected crossing point engaging them on sight, killing seven of them.
Items Recovered
Items recovered from the operation include one Peugeot Station Wagon loaded with 2,010 litres of Premium Motor Spirit packed in 67 Jerri cans, uniforms and Improvised Explosive making Devices (IEDs).
Other items recovered include, dry cell batteries, one AK-47 rifle, tools and fish.
Meanwhile Troops of 25 Task Force Brigade also ambushed and killed a Boko Haram terrorist suicide bomber at Kumala and Musafanari villages’ general area last night.
Mr Usman said that the troops, who on receipt of information, laid an ambush for the terrorist at suspected Boko Haram terrorists crossing point, engaged the terrorist who was obviously on suicide mission, from the Sambisa general area.
The troops recovered a motorcycle, 12 primed Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and a hand bag containing personal effects which included a hijab obviously meant for disguise and concealment of explosives for the intended nefarious act.
