Breaking News: 50 Suspected Boko Haram Bombers Killed
Breaking News: 50 Suspected Boko Haram Bombers Killed
Monday, June 9, 2014
... Troops averted raid on communities
Troops
conducting anti-terrorists campaign in North-Eastern Nigeria have
successfully averted attempted massive raid on villages in Borno and
Adamawa States during the weekend. The terrorists who were on their way
to attack selected communities were ambushed by troops along Biita,
Borno state on receiving intelligence report of the terrorists’
intention.
One of the vehicles used by the terrorists |
Some of the captured weapons |
The
attack was launched on the terrorists as they filed out of the forest
to embark on their mission at about 10pm on Saturday. Over 50
terrorists died in the fierce encounter that ensued, while 30 rifles, 36
Hand Grenades, 7 Machine guns and 11 Rocket Propelled grenade tubes
were captured by the troops. Also recovered from the terrorists were
over 3,500 rounds of ammunition, 6 smoke grenade canisters and locally
fabricated guns as well as 4 vehicles used by the terrorists in the
foiled attack.
The
four soldiers who were wounded in the operation are currently receiving
medical treatment in the military medical facility. Cordon and search
is ongoing in the general area.
Breaking News: 50 Suspected Boko Haram Bombers Killed
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