Standup9ja - 18 Boko Haram Fighters Killed While Searching For Food
The gallant troops of the Nigerian Army have killed no less
than 18 fighters of Boko Haram sect when the insurgents invaded Kumuya village
in the Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
It is understood that the militants of the Islamic death
cult had attacked the village to steal their food.
However, a gun battle subsequently ensued between them and
the troops, leading to the death of 18 casualties.
Confirming the incident, a top source at the Defence
Headquarters, Abuja said a community leader alerted the army when the
terrorists invaded on the village.
The source said,
“There was a call from the community that the terrorists were around the area
to unleash mayhem, including ransacking people’s houses for food. The
information was so accurate because when the troops got to the location, the
Boko Haram members were taken out. Eighteen of them were killed.
“The Boko Haram
members are hungry and they are coming to some remote villages to attack
residents and to look for food. But this time in Kumuya village, luck ran out
on them and they were killed by the troops.”
Speaking about the casualties, the Director, Defence
Information, Brig.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar, stressed that the Boko Haram sect had
been dislodged, but a fraction of it was still desperate to remain relevant.
He said, “The
killing of the Boko Haram insurgents in Kumuya is true. We want people to
always give the military timely and accurate information so that we can
continue to maintain peace and security.
“All efforts are
now geared towards reconstruction, resettlement and rehabilitation of the
communities displaced by the sect.”
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