Troops kill two Boko Haram terrorists in Borno

Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have killed two Boko Haram terrorists while on clearance patrol at Ladin Buta and Juwano villages in Jere Local Government Area of Borno State.
The acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, said in a statement late Tuesday night that the troops engaged the remnants of the terrorists, who were believed to be terrorizing the residents through wanton killings, kidnappings and armed robberies.
“During the exchange of fire, two Boko Haram terrorists were gunned down by the troops, while some escaped with gun shot wounds.”
The patrol team also recovered two AK-47 rifles with magazine, two fabricated 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, two Mobile telephone handsets and a torchlight from the terrorists,” he said.