Boko Haram terrorists fleeing from the ongoing clearance operation in one of their hideouts in Gambo Yukku forest have been killed by troops of 5 Brigade Garrison, Gubio, Borno State.
Troops were on routine patrol in Aisaram village, Gubio Local Government Area, as part of the clearance operations, when at about 6.20 am this morning, 2 Boko Haram terrorists riding horses attempted to outflank them, but were spotted by vigilant troops and shot during the fire fight.
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Items recovered from the dead terrorists include an AK 47 riffle, a magazine with a single round of 7.62 millimeters ammunition and 2 machetes.
Other items recovered include 2 mobile phones, 2 horses and 7000 Naira cash.
No soldier sustained any injury or was lost during the operation.
Timothy Antigha, Colonel-
Deputy Director, Army Public Relations.
8 Task Force Division.
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