Soldiers kill 10 terrorists in Borno

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January 22, 2016 5:46 PM

The terrorists were killed during a raid on their camps in the Gwoza area of the state.

Army clears Boko Haram camp in Duwabafi village in Borno

Soldiers of the Nigerian Army have killed 10 members of Boko Haram in Borno State, reports say.

The terrorists were killed during a raid on their camps in the Gwoza area of the state, according to Sahara Reporters.

The disclosure was made by the Deputy Commander for Counter-Insurgency operations, Major Gen Lucky Irabor at a press conference today, January 22, 2016.

“During the fierce of battle, 10 terrorists were killed, two AK-47 rifles were obtained, [as well as] magazines, some solar panels, and cell phones were recovered. One utility vehicle was recovered and destroyed,” he said.

“Our vigilant troops gunned down one terrorist and the other two bombers blew themselves up while rushing toward troops along Mafa Road, about 1 kilometre from the capital,” he added.

This comes after troops killed three terrorists while repelling an attack on the home town of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai.

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