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Troops Kill 4 Terrorists in Yobe State

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Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
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September 15, 2016
Nigerian Troops after recapturing Baga in 2015
Nigerian Troops after recapturing Baga in 2015

Scene+of+Nigerian+Ground+Troops+that+Recapture+Baga+(4)Following reported observed  activities of remnants of Boko Haram terrorists around Jororo and  Tombaeji villages in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE carried out a clearance operation within the area  in the early hours of  Wednesday 14th September 2016.

The fighting patrol team sent came into contact with Boko Haram terrorists elements  around Gajire village during which there was a  firefight  that lasted for about 15 minutes.

The gallant troops overpowered the terrorists and killed 4 of them and captured 1 alive.

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The victorious troops also recovered 2 General Purpose Machine Guns (GMPG), 2 AK-47 Rifles and 144 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition from the terrorists.

In addition, they also recovered 2 KASEA branded motorcycles.

The troops have continued to patrol the general area in search of possible remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists that might be hibernating in the area. The ever vigilant troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have continued their routine operations maintaining vigilance to prevent further actions by the Boko Haram terrorists in their respective areas of operations.


Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations

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