Standup9ja: Army kill 2 Boko Haram food suppliers in Borno
The Nigerian Army on Friday said two Boko Haram food and
logistics suppliers were ambushed and killed at Malamti village in Guzamala
Local Government Council of Borno.
Col. Timothy Antigha, Deputy Director, Army Publication
Relations, 8 Division, made the disclosure in a statement issued to newsmen in
Maiduguri.
He said the troops recovered ammunitions, food items,
consumables and animals from the insurgents.
He said that troops of the 242 Battalion of 8 Task Force
Division had intensified campaign to deny the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists
in the Lake Chad Basin freedom of action and access to logistics within its
area of responsibility.
“At about 3.00 a.m. on Thursday, troops responding to a
distress call, intercepted terrorists mounted on 14 horses in Malamti village,
Guzamala Local Government Area of Bornu State.
“The troops killed two terrorists; recovered two AK-47
riffles, three magazines, 26 rounds of 7.26 mm ammunition and one hand grenade
from the insurgents.
“Other items include 18 mobile phones, three mini solar
panels, soaps, detergents, bundles of assorted clothes and 8 horses.
“Unfortunately, two soldiers who sustained injuries during
the engagement are currently receiving medical attention,” he said.
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