Army conducts show of force in Borno, five insurgents killed

The Nigerian Army, in conjunction with other security agencies, conducted a show of force in Dikwa Emirate in Borno on Saturday to demonstrate their commitment to protect the people.
According to a statement by the army spokesman, Brig.-Gen Texas Chukwu, the Nigeria Police, Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Customs, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, participated in the exercise.
Chukwu reported the Commander of 22 Brigade, Brig.-Gen. John Ochai to have commended the troops for their combat readiness and endurance and urged them to maintain the momentum.
Ochai urged the troops to remain alert at all times while carrying out all assigned tasks.
Meanwhile, five insurgents have been killed in northern part of Borno.
Chukwu disclosed this in a statement in Maiduguri.
Chukwu said: “troops of Sector 3, Operation LAFIYA DOLE in conjunction with Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), while on fighting patrol to Gara village in northern Borno on Friday October 5, encountered  suspected Boko Haram Terrorists.
“Five members of the Boko Haram terrorists were neutralised during the encounter, following the superior fire power of the troops, while others escaped to a nearby bush with gun shot wounds”.
He disclosed that the troops recovered four AK 47 rifles; five magazines, 55 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and eight rounds of 5.56mm NATO ammunition.
Other items recovered from the insurgents include: 11 mobile phones; assorted drugs; cooking utensils; consumables and six  horses.
Chukwu called on members of the public to report any suspicious movements or activities in their area to the security agencies.