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Troops of the Nigerian Army have reportedly killed seven Boko Haram insurgents during a raid in the axis of Daula market in Bama LGA of Borno.

According to Zagazola Makama, a publication focused on the Lake Chad region, sources said the raid took place on Sunday when the troops received information that some insurgents were coming to the market to make some transactions.

The troops were said to have waited for the arrival of the insurgents before engaging them in a gun battle.

“This was after the troops staged an ambush against the terrorists in the axis of Kasuwan Daula in Bama Local Government Area,” a source was quoted as saying.

“The troops, who were on a long-range fighting patrol got wind of the rampaging activities of the terrorists and laid in wait for them.

“In the battle that ensued, troops rained heavy fire on the terrorists, killing seven instantly while one of them escaped.

“The terrorist who escaped the onslaught, arrived the camp of Abu Hassana, a top commander of the terror group and told him that his men were killed by the troops of the Nigerian Army.

“Abu Hassana quickly mobilised and headed to Bama town where they attempted to attack the troops of 21 Armoured Brigade.

“On arrival at the location at about 6:40 pm, the Boko Haram terrorists began shooting sporadically, causing panic among residents.

“The troops who, fortunately, were on alert, responded with heavy gunfire forcing the insurgents to retreat and fled.”

The military, in recent months, has continued to launch offensives on the Boko Haram insurgents that have terrorised the north-east region in 13 years.