TROOPS ELIMINATE 2 BOKO HARAM COMMANDERS, 7 OTHERS IN BORNO

Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in collaboration with the Air Component, have eliminated nine Boko Haram terrorists, including two top commanders, in Borno State. The feat was recorded in separate operations that foiled terrorists’ attacks on Bita and Wulgo between August 21 and August 22.

The slain commanders were identified as Abu Nazir, the Munzir of Juye, and Abu Fatima, the Munzir of Koloram, who were neutralized during a fierce gun duel at the Wulgo axis. Troops also recovered AK-47 rifles, a cache of ammunition, and six motorcycles belonging to the insurgents.

The military high command lauded the troops for their operational success and urged them to sustain the momentum in the ongoing counter-insurgency campaign, despite persistent challenges. “They were neutralised during a fierce gun duel at Wulgo axis. Troops also recovered AK-47 rifles, a cache of ammunition, and six motorcycles belonging to the insurgents,” a military source said.