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Army Neutralises 5 Insurgents, Recover Weapons in Borno

A handout photo released by the Nigerian Army shows Nigerian soldiers in Goniri on March 16, 2015. Nigeria's military on March 16 said that it had cleared Boko Haram from the northeastern state of Yobe, after reclaiming the town of Goniri. AFP PHOTO / NIGERIAN ARMY -- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN - NO MARKETING - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / NIGERIAN ARMY " - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS --

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said it had nutrialised five Boko Haram insurgents in separate operations in Bama Local Government Areas (LGA) of Borno.

Brig.-Gen. Texas Chukwu, Director, Army Public Relations, who disclosed this in a statement in Maiduguri, said the insurgents were eliminated in Kote and Bula Dadobe communities in the LGA

Chukwu said joint operations, titled “Operation RAINBOW 15” which was conducted between Saturday Sept. 15 and Sunday Sept. 16, came on the heels of the discovery of makeshift bases, established by the terrorists in Yabiri Kote and Bula Dadode from where they launched attacks on villages in Cameroon and Nigeria.

He added that items recovered from the terrorists included 3 AK 47 rifles, two Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Shells, one primed Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Belt, two motorcycles, eight bicycles, flag as well as IED vest.

“Members of the general public are advised to report any suspicious movement or activities to law enforcement agents for prompt action,” he said.

 

 

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