Army hits five insurgents in Borno, recovers weapons

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The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said it had neutralised five Boko Haram insurgents in separate operations in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Texas Chukwu, who disclosed this in a statement in Maiduguri, said the insurgents were eliminated in Kote and Bula Dadobe communities in the LGA.

Chukwu said, “Joint operations, named ‘Operation RAINBOW 15’, which was conducted between Saturday, Sept. 15 and Sunday, Sept. 16, came on the heels of the discovery of makeshift bases, established by the terrorists in Yabiri Kote and Bula Dadode from where they launched attacks on villages in Cameroon and Nigeria.

“Members of the general public are advised to report any suspicious movement or activities to law enforcement agents for prompt action.”

He added that items recovered from the terrorists included 3 AK 47 rifles, two Improvised Explosive Device Shells, one primed Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Belt, two motorcycles, eight bicycles, flag as well as IED vest.

(NAN)

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