TROOPS AMBUSH BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS ELEMENTS

Today, Wednesday 28th September 2016, in the morning troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE on patrol came across some elements of Boko Haram terrorists at Bulabulin. They engaged them in a fire fight that lasted for an hour. The troops killed 9 Boko Haram terrorists and wounded several others. They also captured 2 AK-47 Rifles, 2 Hand Grenades, 1 Improvised Explosive Device, 5 Jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit and 9 motorcycles.

However, the troops hand held radio was badly damaged during the encounter.

The troops would continue the clearance operation of the remnants of the Boko Haram in all the nooks and crannies of their areas of operation with renewed vigour and determination.

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Thank you for your kind cooperation.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations