Troops kill two ‘Boko Haram fighters’, recover weapons in Borno

The troops of operation hadin kai (OPHK) have carried out an ambush on suspected Boko Haram terrorists along Kuka in Konduga LGA of Borno.

Onyema Nwachukwu, spokesperson of the Nigerian Army, on Thursday, said the troops laid in wait for the terrorists and engaged them in a firefight that led to the death of two insurgents, while others fled.

He said the troops recovered 63 rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, one improvised explosive device(IED) shell, five pento injections and the sum of N19,460.

Nwachuckwu added that a notorious terrorist surrendered to the troops in another town under Konduga LGA.

“Following the aggressive operations of troops against Boko Haram terrorists enclaves, a notorious terrorist surrendered to troops of 222 Battalion at Geizuwa in Konduga local government area,” he said.

“Items recovered from the suspect include one AK47 rifle, one magazine and 26 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.

“The suspect is currently undergoing profiling for further necessary action. The chief of army staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, has lauded the troops’ high level of alertness and fighting spirit.

“He urged them to sustain the momentum and ensure that remnants of terrorists and bandits in their areas of responsibility are completely cleared.”