At least nine Boko Haram fighters were on Sunday killed in shootouts when Nigeria Army raided two different terror camps in parts of Borno State, army officials said.
The Army said the troops also recovered cache of arms in the cleared camps.
Spokesman of Nigeria Army, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman said troops worked on a tip-off about the secret camps.
“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,” said Colonel Usman.
“The troops encountered and killed 3 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 for 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”.
child suicide bomber kills 2 others in Borno village
Three teenage suicide bombers, aged between 10 and 15 years, last night got themselves killed by detonating an improvised bomb which they carried to Benisheik town of Borno State, security sources said.
The children who may have been prompted to invade the town with the bombs were not very successful in their mission as the explosion only killed them alone.
Spokesman of the Nigeria army, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, who confirmed the incident said it happened at about “8.30pm when 3 suspected suicide bombers ranging in age from 10 to 15 years went into Benisheikh, Borno State.
“They were spotted by ever vigilant Borno State Youth Empowerment Scheme (Civilian JTF) who suspected something fishy about them. Indeed, one of them was laden with Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
“While the Civilian JTF was in the process of screening the suspect following the necessary drills and precautions, the carrier detonated the IED, that led to the death of 9 people while 24 others sustained various degrees of injuries.
“The security and emergency management agents have mobilized to the scene. The bodies have been evacuated and all those injured are receiving medical attention.
“The security agencies have intensified patrols and security checks in the area.
“While we condemn this dastardly act and commiserate with the families of those that lost their lives and the injured, it is pertinent to reiterate the need for more security consciousness and vigilance by all especially during the Yuletide and New Year holidays.
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