The Defense headquarters have released a recent statement on the progress of the Nigerian troops in its 7-year battle against the recalcitrant Boko Haram members in the north-east.
Read the official report below:
Yesterday morning, the troops of 118 Task Force Battalion, 8 Task Force Division, on blocking position at Garere Junction, ambushed Boko Haram terrorists at Gudumbali, northern part of Borno State, while they were crossing to another location with some logistics items.
During the operation, the troops killed 2 and wounded one of the Boko Haram terrorists.
They also recovered 2 AK-47 and a G3 rifle. In addition, they recovered 660 Litres of Premium Motor Spirit and yards of military uniforms.
The troops also recovered a truck earlier stolen by the terrorists in Kangarwa.
You are kindly requested to disseminate this information to the public through your medium.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations