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The Nigeria army says it has killed a notorious Boko Haram insurgent in a gun duel in Borno state.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Sani Usman, army spokesman, troops of the Nigeria military also arrested a suspected kingpin of the insurgents.

“In an offensive operation to clear Boko Haram terrorists enclave around  Kwatarha and Torikwaptir general area of Gwoza local government area of Borno state, a notorious Boko Haram terrorist that had been wreaking havoc among  the communities was gunned by our troops on Monday afternoon,” Usman said.

“During the operation four other terrorists were believed to escape with gunshot wounds. An  AK-47 rifle was recovered from him.”

He added that in a related development, troops of the third division arrested a suspected Boko Haram terrorist group kingpin, Alhaji Tijjani Usman Damagum.

“He was tracked down and arrested at Damagum town, Yobe State yesterday,” Usman said, describing him as a high-profile Boko Haram member.

“He has led Boko Haram members on various attacks especially in Yobe State. The suspect is currently undergoing interrogation with a view to arraign him soon,” he said.