Troops during early hours of Monday ambushed a column of
suspected Boko Haram terrorists along Gerere Junction, Kukawa Local Government
Area, in Borno State. The Boko Haram terrorists were suspected to be fleeing
from the advancing troops of 119 Task Force Battalion presently mopping the
general area of Kangarwa in Kukawa Local Government Area. Continue to read full
statement issued by the spokesman of the Nigerian Army, Colonel Sani Kukasheka
Usman.
"At the early hours of today, troops of 118 Task Force
Battalion, 8 Task Force Division sprang a surprised ambush on some elements of
Boko Haram terrorists along Gerere Junction, Kukawa Local Government Area, on
the northern part of Borno State.
"The Boko Haram terrorists were suspected to be fleeing from
the advancing troops of 119 Task Force Battalion presently mopping the general
area of Kangarwa in Kukawa Local Government Area.
"During the operation, the troops killed 4 Boko Haram
terrorists carrying logistics items. The troops recovered 48 Jerry cans
containing 1,440 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) Automatic Gasoline Oil
(AGO), 8 Motorcycles out of which 2 were destroyed, 21 rounds of 7.62mm
(Special) ammunition, 2 AK-47 rifles, an unprimed Improvised Explosive Device
and a 36 Henagar Hand Grenade, as well as assorted drugs.
"However, one of the military vehicle and communication
equipment were badly damaged from gun shots by the terrorists.
"The troops have continued to intensify vigilance and high
level of alertness following concerted efforts of clearing the remnants of the
terrorists."
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