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14 Boko Haram terrorists captured in Borno (Photos)

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14 Boko Haram terrorists captured in Borno (Photos)

A clearance operation embarked upon by troops of the Operation Lafiya Dole has witnessed the captured of 14 Boko Haram terrorists and the neutralising of many others at Chikum Gudu in the Northern part of Borno state.

That much information was revealed by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman on Sunday. He also revealed that a huge cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from the terrorists during the operation.

“Unfortunately, four soldiers were wounded in action and they have been evacuated to medical facility where they are receiving treatment,’’ he said.

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Among the listed arms and vehicles recovered from the terrorists include two Toyota gun trucks, one of which the insurgents earlier took from 153 Task Force Battalion of the Operation Lafiya Dole, 25-horse power Yamaha outboard engine, two solar panels and five empty belts of anti-aircraft guns ammunition links.

“The troops also recovered and destroyed over 70 motorcycles used by the terrorists to launch attacks, three shops stocked with medical supplies, three other shops with provisions and three wooden boats.

“They also recovered two Niger Republic Drivers’ Licenses, two mobile telephone handsets and two Wooden Slates.’’ Usman added.

 

 

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