Emmanuel Thomas, Lagos
November 2, 2015 – At least 4 members of the radical Islamic sect, Boko Haram were killed on Sunday in Borno, North east, Nigeria when troops from 243 Battalion, 5 Brigade engaged members of the sect in fierce battle.
The Nigerian Army encountered the terrorists at a primary school in Duwabafi village, Borno State and what followed was heavy gun battle.
According to Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Kukasheka Usman, two AK 47 riffles, 4 solar energy panels, drugs and five motorcycles were recovered from the terrorists.
“There was heavy exchange of gunfire in which the patrol killed 4 suspected Boko Haram terrorists, recovered 2 AK-47 rifles, 4 various sizes of solar energy panels, several types of drugs and 5 motorcycles.
“The patrol has returned to base and further re-strategizing for more onslaught on all remaining vestiges of Boko Haram elements within the area”, the army said in a statement signed by
