TROOPS AMBUSH BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS SPY
Nigerian Army has said that its troops ambushed and killed a Boko Haram terrorist spy who was carrying our surveillance for the group in Borno state.
A statement on the development signed by Col Sani Usman said, “The patrol team of 157 Task Force Battalion, 7 Brigade, on Monday ambushed and killed a Boko Haram terrorists spy at Barwati village, Kukawa Local Government Area.
“The insurgent who was on reconnaissance mission to infiltrate the troops’ position, was killed while trying to gain entry into military location.
“The team recovered 1 AK-47 rifle, 59 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, one 40mm x 46mm BGL2 grenade, 1 bandolier and 3 AK-47 rifle magazines from him.
“Troops have intensified vigilance and high level of alertness as they continued with efforts of clearing the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists in their Area of Responsibility.”
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