JUST-IN: Army Killls Scores Of Terrorists, Recovers Weapons In Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have killed an unspecified number of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in operations across Borno State.

The troops also recovered weapons and Improvised Explosive Device (IED)-making materials in the operations.

A press statement issued on Thursday by the Nigerian Army said the troops responded to intelligence about the insurgents’ attempt to loot food supplies from a civilian vehicle near Rann, headquarters of Kala-Balge local government area of Borno State.

During one of the encounters, six terrorists were neutralised, and AK-47 rifles and ammunition were seized.

A military source, who confirmed an operation on the condition of anonymity, said the operation prevented the terrorists from looting some foodstuffs meant for communities.

In another operation, troops from the Forward Operation Base Molai, with the CJTF, conducted an ambush on terrorists crossing point near Komala along the Maiduguri-Damboa Road.

The strike neutralised an unconfirmed number of insurgents and led to the recovery of motorcycles, IED components, and other materials.