After Boko Haram Murdered 81, Troops Kill 20 Terrorists In Borno

Five days after Boko Haram murdered 81 people in a village in Gubio Local Government, troops of Sector 3 and Air Task Force Operation LAFIYA DOLE have thwarted an attack on Mongono town, Borno State, killing not less than 20 terrorists on Saturday.

During the operation, 4 of the terrorists’ gun trucks were also destroyed by the troops.

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According to a statement by the Defence Headquarters on Sunday, the troops also captured some of the terrorists and their equipment.

“The High Command of the Armed Forces of Nigeria commends the Land component and Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE for the dexterity and professionalism exhibited during this operation. The troops are further encouraged to remain resolute and decisive in their ground and air offensives in the theatre,” the statement reads.

Recall that Boko Haram had on June 9th, launched a deadly attack on Faduma Kolomdi Village, in the north of Gubio, the headquarters of the Gubio Local Government Area of the state, reportedly killing 81 persons.

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