Crimes

Troops kill scores of terrorists in Borno

The Nigerian Army has said its troops of the 402 SF Brigade, on Monday, killed an unspecified number of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists at Timbuktu Triangle in Borno State.

The army made the disclosure via its verified Twitter page on Tuesday.

It noted that many weapons, bombs, amongst other items were recovered from the terrorists.

The army stated: “In continuation of NA clearance operations and dominating the battlefield, troops of 402 SF Brigade yesterday 21 Feb 2022 neutralized several ISWAP/BHT terrorists at Timbuktu Triangle in Borno State. Troops recovered large cache of weapons, bombs, 1 Mowag APC, 1 TCV, amongst others.

“Similarly, 26 Task Force brigade conducted clearance operation and aggressive patrol to Fadagwe village and adjoining settlements in Borno State. The terrorists withdrew in disarray due to troops superior firepower. Several operational vehicles of the terrorists were recovered.”

TheStar

Segun Ojo

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