Soldiers & Boko Haram In Gun Battle In Borno - Pics

Nigerian army intercepts some Boko Haram terrorists along Monguno-Brimari road in Borno state, killed two. 

The terrorists were suspected to be on a mission to loot logistics supplies in surrounding village. According to Army spokesman Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman said.

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Troops of 8 Task Force Division Nigerian Army on a fighting patrol along Monguno-Brimari road, Borno State, today intercepted a group of Boko Haram terorists suspected to be on a mission to loot logistics supplies in surrounding villages.

On sighting the patrol, the insurgents engaged the troops in a shootout that lasted for about fifteen minutes before they were overpowered by the superior fire power of the patrol. In the encounter, 2 insurgents were neutralized.

The troops recovered weapons including 1 Fabrique Nationale (FN) rifle loaded with a magazine containing 10 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, 1 AK-47 rifle and 3 magazines from the terrorists.

Also recovered from the insurgents were 2 motorcycles, various drugs, wrappers and clothes.