Nigerian troops on Sunday, killed 19 Boko Haram insurgents during a ‘clearing operation’ at Dalore camp, Borno state.
The operation which was carried out by troops of the 22 Brigade Garrison of the Nigerian Army also resulted in the death of a Boko Haram kingpin, who was known as the ‘Ameer of Dalore’.
A statement was released to this effect on Monday, by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director, Army Public Relations.
“The troops also captured 2 AK-47 Rifles, 1 Small Machine Gun and 1 Hand Grenade and recovered 4 pickup vehicles. The troops also rescued 67 hostages from the terrorists. The freed hostages are undergoing screening at Internally Displaced Persons in Dikwa.”
“Unfortunately, during the operation the troops Mine Resistant Anti-Personnel (MRAP) vehicle ran into an Improvised Explosive Device and had a damaged tyre.”
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