Troops of 8 Task Force Divisions, Nigerian Army, have killed scores of Boko Haram terrorists, while many others escaped with gunshot wounds, during a clearance in Chikun-Gudu, Northern Borno.
The troops also captured 14 terrorists, four gun trucks, as well as some arms and ammunitions, according army spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Sani Kukasheka Usman.
He said: “The troops captured two Toyota Gun trucks stolen from Niger Republic Defence Forces, two Toyota Hilux Gun trucks, one of which was taken by the Boko Haram terrorists from 153 Task Force Battalion location sometime back, a 25 HP Yamaha Outboard Engine, two Solar panels and five empty Belts of Anti-Aircraft Guns ammunition links.
“Others include 1 Gun bipod, 12 pairs of Boko Haram terrorists fighters uniform, five flags, 37 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition, 84 copies of Holy Quran and 270 books on Islamic Literature.
“The troops also recovered and destroyed over 70 motorcycles used by the terrorists to launch attacks, three shops stocked with medical supplies, three other shops with provisions and 3 wooden boats.
“They also recovered two Niger Republic Drivers’ Licenses, two mobile telephone handsets and two Wooden Slates.”
Gen. Usman said four soldiers were wounded in action, and have evacuated to a medical facility where they are receiving treatment.
