Soldiers of the Nigerian Army have killed a notorious Boko Haram kingpin in Borno State, a spokesperson has said.
Soldiers kill notorious terrorist boss, 2 others in Borno
Colonel Sani Usman made the disclosure via a statement released on Sunday, December 20, 2015
Army clears Boko Haram camp in Duwabafi village in Borno
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Colonel Sani Usman made the disclosure via a statement released on Sunday, December 20, 2015. It reads:
“As part of their determined efforts to rid the society of all known Boko Haram terrorists enclaves and hideouts, troops of 25 Task Force Brigade based on tip off conducted a fighting patrol along Damboa-Njaba-Bale road in Borno State.
“The troops encountered and killed three suspected Boko Haram terrorists that had been terrorizing the communities around Sabon Gari and Damboa. Among those killed was the Boko Haram terrorists Ameer (Leader) in Bulayaga. The Ameer was notorious in terrorizing Bale, Wass and Mufurundi villages.”
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“The troops recovered an AK-47 rifle with its magazine, 43 rounds of 7.62mm Special Ammunition, 1 Grinding Machine and 5 Dane Guns. Other items recovered include 7 Motorcycles, 21 bags of grains and 2 Boko Haram terrorists’ flags hoisted.”
The Federal Government recently warned that Boko Haram was planning mass abductions during the holidays but added that the terrorists’ capabilities to wreak havoc had been reduced.
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