Troops kill eight terrorists, raid Boko Haram enclave in Borno

Troops of the Nigerian Army conducting counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations under the aegis of Operation HADIN KAI in North East Nigeria, have eliminated 8 terrorists in Bula Marwa, just ahead of Siraja village in Borno State.

According to a statement by the army, the troops in conjunction with the Hybrid/Civilian Joint Task Force, raided the terrorists’ enclave in the early hours of Sunday, neutralizing the terrorists in a fierce gun battle.

The troops also recovered one Automatic Grenade Launcher, an MK rifle, and a bag containing a pair of desert camouflage and other terrorists’ uniforms from the terrorists.

Further surveillance of the general area is still ongoing in order to fish out any other terrorists hiding in the general area.

The army also assured Nigerians that the soldiers will continue to combat terrorism and insurgency in collaboration with sister services and other security agencies to protect the nation.