Sunday 24 July 2016

Army ambush Boko Haram, make great recovery

– The Nigerian army ambushed men of the Boko Haram sect in Sambisa forest
– About 2 people were killed in the attack
– A large number of items were recovered from the insurgents


Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the acting director army public relations has said that on Sunday, July 24, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE ambushed Boko Haram terrorists crossing into Sambisa forest from Komala and Musafanari axis with logistics items.


According to Col Usman, the attack was carried out in the he early hours of the morning, The ambush party killed 2 Boko Haram terrorists, while 2 soldiers sustained gunshot wounds. The wounded have since been airlifted and are receiving treatment at a military medical facility.

The troops also recovered 2 AK-47 rifles with registration numbers 565214175 and 5-65399 respectively, 4AK-47 rifle magazines fully loaded, 25 litres of petrol, as well as assorted food items. They also recovered a motorcycle and 2 bicycles amongst other items from the terrorists.

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