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Army Intercepts And Recovers New Weapons From Boko Haram. [See Photos]

The Nigerian Army in their gallant effort to defeat Boko Haram has intercepted a terrorist bomb squad at Ngalle village, northern Borno State.

This was disclosed in a statement by Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman who is the director, army public relations on Sunday, October 29.

General Sani said said the operation was carried out on Friday, October 27. He said one terrorist was killed in the operation while their weapons were recovered.

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In a similar operation, the army spokesperson said troops engaged Boko Haram terrorists who were taking refuge in the surroundings of Jango, Nduma, Gobara, Bala Ibrahim, Fulani Rogo and Takwala villages and environs in Gwoza Local Government Area.

Read the statement below:

�Efforts of 8 Division Nigerian Army, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, to enhance troops responsiveness and domination of it’s Area of Responsibility paid off handsomely on Friday 27th October 2017 afternoon, as gallant soldiers of 242 Battalion intercepted Boko Haram bomb squad at Ngalle village, northern Borno State.

�The intercepted bomb could have been intended for troops or innocent and peace loving villagers.

“Following an attempt by the terrorists to escape on sighting troops, a terrorist was shot dead, while a huge Improvised Explosive Device (IED) cylinder was recovered.

�Other items recovered include an AK-47 rifle magazine, a motorcycle and some spare parts. In a related development, troops also intercepted escaping Boko Haram terrorists crossing Maiduguri-Monguno highway at Torowa village. One of the terrorist was shot dead, while others fled into the nearby bush.

�The gallant troops recovered an AK-47 riffle with a magazine loaded with19 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, 3 mobile phones, a SIM card and jewelries.”

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