The Nigerian Army said on Tuesday that it overcame a Boko Haram ambush in Borno State on Monday, killed several suspected terrorists in different operations and rescued at least 36 people.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the Acting Director Public Relations for the Nigerian Army, said in a statement that the incident occured at Bolungu village along Banki junction in Borno State.
The clearance of the ambush, he said, was carried out by troops of 155 Task Force Battalion of 29 Task Force Brigade
“The troops killed all the 3 attackers and also recovered 1 Fabrique Nationale rifle with registration number UE16A86257 and 1G3 rifle with registration number 10f995, as well as 19 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition,” Colonel Usman said.
“Similarly, some element of the unit stationed in Mayanti encountered 2 fleeing Boko Haram terrorists from the villages cleared yesterday (Monday) and killed one while trying to shoot the troops and arrested the other.
“The arrested suspected terrorists has been making very useful statements. The troops recovered 5 bicycles, bags of grains and other items,” he added.
He said on Tuesday, the same unit cleared more Boko Haram enclaves and hideouts.
“During the operation, the troops killed 1 terrorist who attacked a soldier with cutlass and arrested 4 other suspected Boko Haram terrorist group members. The troops also rescued 36 persons, comprising 2 men, 9 women and 26 children and recovered 2 mobile telephone handset,” he added.