, troops neutralized three insurgents in a fierce fire fight, while others escaped in disarray "Troops recovered from the fleeing insurgents, a bandolier containing 111 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition, one AK 47 magazine, 2 motorcycles, one set
Sani Usman Kukasheka, said the troops came in contact with some armed bandits at Jejin Dutsen Zaki (Dutsen Zaki Forest) in which there was exchange of gunfire that led to the death of 2 kidnappers and the rescue of two victims.
"On noticing that the team were two in number, the troops waited for the second badge, suspecting that it was Ari Gana and his team. The troops then opened fire at them, killing five terrorists, including Ari Gana.
The statement reads, "The rescue operation was conducted when troops deployed at the Udi checkpoint received a distress call on the incident. On arrival, troops came in contact with the kidnappers.
During the operation, the troops recovered an AK47 rifle, and the criminals abandoned a motorcycle. In another operation, the troops conducted an operation in the Tantatu and Antena areas within Chikun Local Government Area of the state.
Troops of Sector 1 of the Joint Task Force South East Operation UDO KA II have arrested an escapee of the Jos Prison break, Chimezie Chukwu, in Enugu State.
The troops recovered various weapons and equipment. Continuing the offensive operations deeper into Sambisa Forest, the troops cleared Garin Abu Umaru, New/Old Mjimia, Garin Munzo, Alafa 1 and Alafa 2 areas.
"During the operations, troops made contact with terrorists and following a fire fight, troops neutralized 20 terrorists and recovered several quantities of assorted weapons.
"In a related development, troops have also raided a bandit camp at Gangamai village in Dansadau Local Government Area. During the raid there was an exchange of fire between the troops and the armed bandits.
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A notorious Boko Haram terrorists commander identified as Bulama Bukar has surrendered to troops of 5 Brigade in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State.