Nine Insurgents Killed as Troops Ambush Boko Haram Terrorists Along Mainok-Jakana in Borno State

Nine insurgents have been killed as troops of Sector 1, Operation LAFIYA DOLE successfully staged an ambush at identified Boko Haram terrorists crossing point at Mainok-Jakana axis in kaga local government area of Borno State.

The ambush, the Army said took place at about 1830 hours on the 13th of May 2020.

In a statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations Col Sagir Musa, Nine Boko Haram Terrorists lost their lives, while two gun trucks mounted with anti aircraft guns have been captured and exploitation is ongoing by the troops.

Col Musa added that two soldiers were slightly wounded in the operation.