ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – The Nigerian military in continuation of the clearance operations in the North East, has killed more Boko Haram Terrorist (BHT) fighters and intercepted a suicide bomber in parts of Borno State.
The Director of Army Public Relations (DAPR), Col. Sani Usman, in a statement on Sunday, said the troops of 7 Brigade ambushed and killed seven BHT at Dawashi early Sunday morning.
Usman said that the troops that laid in wait at the terrorists suspected crossing point engaged them on sight, “killed the seven terrorists and recovered a Peugeot Station Wagon loaded with 2,010 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) packed in 67 Jerri cans, uniforms, some materiels and Improvised Explosive making Devices (IEDs).
He listed others items recovered to include, dry cell batteries, AK-47 rifle, tools and fish.
In a related development, Usman said that the troops of 25 Task Force Brigade ambushed and killed a BHT suicide bomber at Kumala and Musafanari villages general area Saturday night effectively saving lives and properties of innocent citizens.
He said: “The troops who on receipt of information, laid an ambush for the terrorist at suspected BHT crossing point, engaged the terrorist who was obviously on suicide mission, from Sambisa general area.
“The bomber paid the price of his wicked activities as he was dealt with decisively.”
The Army spokesman said that the troops recovered a motorcycle, 12 primed IEDs and a hand bag containing personal effects which included a hijab obviously meant for disguise and concealment of explosives for the intended nefarious act.
He also assured that “the morale of troops remains high as they continue to mop up all surviving terrorists”.
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