Boko Haram: Bloodbath in Borno, 15 killed

Troops of 7 Brigade, Sector 3 of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have reportedly killed 15 Boko Haram terrorists during a clearance operation at Arege, Borno State.

The MNJTF comprises forces from Nigeria, Chad, Cameroun and Niger. The mission of the military formation is to rid Lake Chad Basin and Islands of the remnants of Boko Haram insurgents.
The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig-Gen. Texas Chukwu, in a statement yesterday in Maiduguri, said the exercise, which lasted for over three hours, forced some insurgents to flee with gunshot wounds.
According to him, efforts are being intensified to arrest the fleeing suspects, adding that his men recovered five AK-47 rifles, an anti-aircraft gun and a light machine gun during the military expedition.
“Unfortunately, one soldier was injured and is currently receiving attention at a military medical facility,” he added.

The spokesman urged the public to always report any suspicious movement within their localities to law enforcement agencies for prompt action.