In continuation of the fight against Boko Haram terrorists, Nigerian
troops from 243 Battalion under 5 Brigade Nigerian Army on patrol,
Sunday, engaged some terrorists in a fierce battle killing four of them
while others escaped.
The terrorists who had converted a primary school in Duwabafi
village, Borno State, to their camp and were armed with AK 47 rifles,
also converted a part of the school to their logistic materials base.
A statement signed by Colonel Sani Usman, Acting Director, Army
Public Relations said soldiers who were on fighting patrol to rid
elements of the terrorists from their camps encountered the suspected
elements holed up at the Primary School in Duwabafi village, Borno
State, on Sunday.
“There was heavy exchange of gunfire in which the patrol killed 4
suspected Boko Haram terrorists, recovered 2 AK-47 rifles, 4 various
sizes of solar energy panels, several types of drugs and 5 motorcycles.
“The patrol has returned to base and is further re-strategizing for
more onslaughts on all remaining vestiges of Boko Haram elements within
the area
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