Boko haram commander, over 17 others killed, arms, ammunition gadgets recovered.

Boko Haram commander, camera-man, over 17 others killed, arms, ammunition gadgets recovered….. as troops of operation Hadin Kai foiled attack on Monguno, Bita

By madu Mohammed, Maiduguri

Boko Haram commander, camera-man over 17 others were killed, several arms, ammunition and gadgets recovered when the troops of Operation Hadin Kai of the Nigerian Military foiled an attempt by the insurgents to attack Monguno town of Monguno local government area and Bita in Gwoza local government area of Borno state.

The Military in a statement issued by the Spokesman of the theater Command Operation Hadin Kai, Cap. Reuben Kovangiya said “in a courageous show of gallantry, the troops of OPHK deployed in Monguno, have successfully foiled terrorists’ infiltration attack into Monguno”.

“The troops while on pursuit of the fleeing terrorists, also observed traces of blood along the terrorists’ withdrawal routes. Items recovered during the exploitation include; large quantity of 7.62 millimeter special ammunition, 1 PKT belt, 1 AK-47 rifle magazine, Rocket Propelled Grenade Bomb and other sundry items”, the command said.

Similarly, the statement further stated that the troops also foiled another attack on Bita village of Gwoza local government area of Borno state.

“The troops at Bita foiled a deadly terrorists’ infiltration attack
The resilient troops during the attempted infiltration, engaged the insurgents with superior fire power, resulting in the neutralization of several terrorists, among whom was a senior Quiad Commander, Ibn Khalid and also their camera-man”, Caption Kovangiya said.

“Troops also recovered weapons, AK 47 magazines and the terrorists’ camcorder while exploitation continued to ensure the terrorists are denied freedom of action. In other subsidiary operations within the period, a total of 17 terrorists were neutralized in various offensives from the Sambisa enclaves up to Madagali and kaga LGAs with several logistic items and motorcycles also captured, the theater said.

“The troops have been commended by the military higher authorities for their show of resilience and urged them to sustain the fight against the insurgents”,he added.