The Nigerian Army said troops on Operation ‘Gama Aiki’ ambushed and
killed four Boko Haram terrorists in Kukawa, Borno State. A statement by
army spokesman Colonel Sani Usman said in the early hours of yesterday,
July 3, troops of 118 Task Force Battalion, 8 Task Force Division
sprang a surprised ambush on some elements of Boko Haram terrorists
along Gerere Junction, Kukawa Local Government Area, on the northern
part of Borno State.
The
Boko Haram terrorists were suspected to be fleeing from the advancing
troops of 119 Task Force Battalion presently mopping the general area of
Kangarwa in Kukawa Local Government Area.
During the operation, the troops killed 4 Boko Haram terrorists carrying
logistics items. The troops recovered 48 Jerry cans containing 1,440
litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) Automative Gas Oil (AGO), 8
Motorcycles out of which 2 were destroyed, 21 rounds of 7.62mm (Special)
ammunition, 2 AK-47 rifles, an unprimed Improvised Explosive Device and
a 36 Henagar Hand Grenade, as well as assorted drugs.
However, one of the military vehicle and communication equipment were
badly damaged from gun shots by the terrorists. The troops have
continued to intensify vigilance and high level of alertness following
concerted efforts of clearing the remnants of the terrorists
