Troops Kills Notorious Boko Haram Leader, Others, Recovers Weapons From Them(Photos)

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.”