Categories: Crime Watch

PHOTOS: Troops Kill Several ISWAP/Boko Haram Terrorists, Recover Arms In Borno

 

The Nigerian Army says its troops from 115 Battalion have neutralized several ISWAP/BokoHaram terrorists during an aggressive clearance operation around Lassa & Kelle villages in Borno State.

According to a brief statement on Friday, the army said the encounter took place on Thursday, 9 June 2022.

The troops also recovered one gun truck, two civilian Hilux vehicles, arms and ammunition.

This is the latest in a series of successes recorded by the Nigerian Army within the week.

READ ALSO: 14 Killed, Scores Rescued As Troops Clear Terrorists Hideout In Borno

Earlier, the gallant Troops of 29 Brigade neutralized several BHT/ISWAP Terrorists who blocked Maiduguri-Damaturu Road in Goni Masari.

After a hot pursuit, and guidance from the Nigerian Air Force several of the fleeing terrorists were neutralized.

Arms and ammunitions including various assorted drugs and enhancers were recovered, the 5 victims abducted by the terrorists were also rescued.

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