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Thousands of Euro notes have been found on the body of a Boko Haram commander, following the Nigerian army’s offensive against the insurgents.

Chris Olukolade, director of defence information, said the insurgent, who was regarded as an Amir by the sect, is believed not to be Nigerian.

“Thousands of Euro currency were found on the body of a terrorist commander after troops successfully repelled a terrorist on Mafa towards the border,” he said in a statement.

“The terrorist, who is also an Amir by status and is believed to be of foreign descent, is among about 30 terrorist fighters who died in the encounter while many others fled with wounds.”

Olukolade, a major-general with the army, added that the army recovered a number of weapons and vehicles from the fleeing terrorists.

“The terrorists also lost a number weapons and equipment, including the captured 13 rifles, a machine gun, rocket-propelled grenade tubes and several other assorted ammunition.

“A Toyota Bufallo vehicle was also recovered from the terrorists. Two of their armoured vehicles were also destroyed in the battle.

The only casualty on the side of own troops was a damaged equipment. Mopping-up operations are ongoing in the general area. Meanwhile, the offensive on all terrorists’ hideouts is continuing in many fronts.”

The Nigerian army has recorded ample victory over the sect since a renewed offensive in February 2015, leading to the rescue of hundreds of girls and women in April and May.