Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have killed four terrorists with the recoveries of arms and ammunition on Sunday at Maibukarti village of Borno state. The Boko Haram insurgents attacked the village at about 5pm, before they were repelled towards north fringe of Sambisa Forest. Army spokesman, Brig-Gen. Sani Usman disclosed this on Monday in a statement released to journalists in Maiduguri. He said the terrorists were neutralised, when they were engaged by ground troops and a helicopter gunship in the evening along Maiduguri-Damboa road. According to him; “The troops were further reinforced and went on hot pursuit of the fleeing terrorists, while the Nigerian Air Forces provided close air support. “Unfortunately, one soldier paid the supreme price during the encounter with the terrorists.” On recovered arms, Usman said: “The gallant troops recovered four AK-47 rifles, 45 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, five AK-47 rifles magazine, two Motorcycles and a bicycle. “Other items recovered include a Bandolier, a GSM handset, three SIM cards, an earpiece, some phone accessories, kola nuts, gloves and drugs.” He said the exploitation continues in collaboration with members of Civilian JTF.
