A notorious leader of the insurgent group, Boko Haram as well as two other members known for terrorising Sabon Gari and Damboa, in Borno, have been killed by Nigerian troops. Nigerian Army, Colonel Sani Usman said the suspected terrorists were killed on Sunday, by soldiers on fighting patrol.
The statement said, ”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.
”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.
”In a related
development today, troops of 7 Division Garrison on patrol at Mainari village
in Mafa Local Government Area had an encounter with Boko Haram terrorists. The
encounter led to the killing of 9 terrorists and recovery of weapons which
includes 4 AK-47 and 1 Pump Action Gun. The patrol teams have continued to
dominate the respective areas.”