Nigerian troops eliminate three Boko Haram fighters, destroy terrorists’ market in Borno

Three Boko Haram terrorists have been eliminated by troops of the Joint Task Force of the Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) while an illegal market operated by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists was destroyed in an encounter at Damasak town in Mobbar local government area of Borno State.

The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, who confirmed the development while briefing journalists on Saturday in Abuja on the progress of Nigerian troops in the operation theaters in the North-East, said the “troops of 5 Brigade, Sector 3, while consolidating on their push recorded a decisive victory against the terrorists on Friday.”

According to him, “The gallant troops, while conducting clearance operations, code named ‘Operation Dominance I,’ came in contact with the insurgents at an illegal market operated by the terrorists in Gallo Malawari Village.

“In the fierce encounter, three Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists were neutralised, while others, bowing to superior firepower retreated in disarray.

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“An illegal market operated by the terrorists was also destroyed by the troops of the Operation Hadin Kai.

“Troops recovered one AK 47 Rifle, a truck, two motorcycles, four empty magazines and rounds of 7.62mm ammunition amongst others,” Nwachukwu said.

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