Nigerian Army, yesterday, said its troops ambushed and killed a Boko Haram spy carrying out surveillance for the group in Borno State.
A statement by Col Sani Usman said, “The patrol team of 157 Task Force Battalion, 7 Brigade, on Monday ambushed and killed a Boko Haram spy at Barwati village, Kukawa Local Government Area.
The insurgent, who was on reconnaissance mission to infiltrate the troops’ position, was killed while trying to gain entry into military location. “The team recovered 1 AK-47 rifle, 59 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, one 40mm x 46mm BGL2 grenade, 1 bandolier and 3 AK-47 rifle magazines from him.
”Troops have intensified vigilance and high level of alertness as they continued with efforts of clearing the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists in their Area of Responsibility.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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