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.
Rice, a staple for Christmas celebrations in Nigeria, has become a luxury this year. Soaring…
Panic erupted on Saturday at a concert in Lagos when the stage collapsed during Odumodublvck’s…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has allocated ₦6,364,181,224 billion for the refurbishment and rehabilitation of…
The black market dollar to naira exchange rate for today, 22nd December 2024, can be…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has refuted claims that the 60,000 barrels per…
Manchester City finds itself in unprecedented turmoil, with relegation-level form showing little sign of improvement.…
