7 Boko Haram members fall to ‘gallant’ soldiers

Seven members of the Boko haram sect in Borno were killed in an ambush which men of the 7 brigade of the Nigerian laid for them.

Sani Usman, spokesman of the army, disclosed this in a statement, saying some of the insurgents escaped from the “gallant troops” with injuries.

“Troops of 7 Brigade have ambushed and killed 7 Boko Haram terrorists at Dawashi early this (Sunday) morning,” the statement read.

“The gallant troops that laid in wait at the terrorists suspected crossing point, engaged them on sight, killed the 7 terrorists.

“The troops recovered 1 Peugeot Station Wagon loaded with 2,010 litres of Premium Motor Spirit packed in 67 Jerri cans, uniforms, some materials and Improvised Explosive making Devices (IEDs). “Others items recovered include, dry cell batteries, 1 AK-47 rifle, tools and fish.”