By Ajogwu Jerry
Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has crushed four Boko Haram terrorists and recover weapons.
According to available report, the terrorists attacked Maibukarti village along Maiduguri-Damboa road before they were repelled by the gallant troops.
A statement by the Army Spokesman, Brig Gen Sani Kuksheka Usman said “the troops were further reinforced and went on hot pursuit of the fleeing terrorists, while the Nigerian Air Forces provided close air support.
“Unfortunately, one soldier paid the supreme price during the encounter with the terrorists,”.
Gen Usman further hinted that the gallant troops recovered 4 AK-47 rifles, 45 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, 5 AK-47 rifrles magazine, 2 Motorcycles and 1 bicycles. Other items recovered include 1 Bandolier, 1 GSM handset, 3 SIM cards, an earpiece, some phone accessories, kolanuts, gloves and drugs from the scene.
