The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said its troops neutralised 139 Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, arrested 132
He explained that troops on October 11, 2022 repelled Boko Haram/Islamic State of West African Province terrorists’ ambush with Improvised Explosive Device covered by fire at Gala Kura village in Bama local government area of Borno State.The Director said one Boko Haram Terrorist was killed in the encounter while two AK47 rifles were recovered.
”Relatedly, between October 7 and 19, 2022, troops of operation WHIRL STROKE arrested three suspected bandits who are foot soldiers of a notorious bandit kingpin Osukpe, on the wanted lists of troops at Sankera general area in Ukum local government area of Benue State.Also troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE, arrested five terrorists, neutralized one terrorist, rescued two civilians and recovered one AK 47 rifle.
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