Army spokesman: Nine insurgents were killed in gun battle with soldiers
The Nigerian Army says its troops have killed nine Boko Haram insurgents in Mainok, Borno state.
TheCable had reported how the troops engaged in a gun battle with the insurgents on Wednesday.
Sagir Musa, army’s spokesperson, in a statement said gun trucks were also recovered from the insurgents, and two soldiers were slightly injured.
“Troops of Sector 1, Operation LAFIYA DOLE have successfully staged an ambush at identified Boko Haram terrorists crossing point at Mainok-Jakana axis in Kaga local government area of Borno state at about 1830 hours on the 13th of May 2020,” the statement read.
“So far, 9 Boko Haram terrorists lost their lives, two gun trucks mounted with anti aircraft guns have been captured and exploitation is ongoing by the troops. Two soldiers are slightly wounded.
“Situation in the area has been normalised.”
The army, in the past weeks, continue to launch offensives on the insurgents
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