Men of the 202 Battalion of the Nigerian Army killed two Boko Haram terrorists in an ambush over the weekend in Bama LGA, Borno state.
The troops, part of the Operation Lafiya Bole, also recovered 2 bicycles and 3 wheelbarrows in the ambush.
This was disclosed in a statement released last night by the Nigerian Army Director of Public Relations, Brig General Sani Usman.
”On Friday 22nd September 2017, based on confirmed information, 202 Battalion, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, dispatched 2 ambush teams towards Feri-Feri and Tashan Goto axis in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
“Both teams came in contact with suspected Boko Haram terrorists trying to cross and dealt decisively with them by neutralizing 2 terrorists and recovered 2 bicycles and 3 wheelbarrows.
“The teams also canalised suspected Boko Haram terrorists while trying to circumnavigate the ditch at Shetimari, causing them to flee into the bush with gunshot wounds as traces of blood were seen during exploitation.
“In a related development, troops of 7 Brigade Garrison on 20th September 2017, arrested a suspected physically challenged Boko Haram terrorists’ informant, Mr. Audu Usman at Doron Baga, northern Borno State,” the statement read.
