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’31 insurgents’ Killed as Troops Rescue 60 Women, Children From Boko Haram Captivity

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’31 insurgents’ Killed as Troops Rescue 60 Women, Children From Boko Haram Captivity | Daily Report Nigeria
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Troops of the Nigerian army’s operation Lafiya Dole in Borno state have killed 31 members of Boko Haram Terrorists, rescuing 60 women and children.

In a statement on Monday, Mohammed Yerima, army spokesperson, said 60 children and elderly women in Boko Haram captivity were also rescued by the troops.

“In continuation of the ongoing offensive operation against the Boko Haram Terrorists and their Islamic State West Africa Province counterpart in the North East, troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have descended heavily and decisively on the terrorists in the early hours of today, Monday, 15 March, 2021,” Yerima said.

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“The gallant troops, who maintained aggressive posture, conducted a fighting patrol along Gulwa and Musuri in Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State.

“At Musuri, troops encountered elements of the terrorist group and swiftly engaged them in firefight which lasted for about 45 minutes. With superior firepower, troops ultimately dominated the area after neutralising 31 of the terrorists. They also recovered sophisticated weapons and rescued 60 elderly women and children who were in the terrorists’ captivity.

“Items recovered from the obliterated fighters include; 8 Alexander Kalashikonov (AK47) rifles, 2 Fabric Nationale (FN) rifles, a motorcycle, 6 bicycles, mechanic tool boxes, a sewing machine, large quantity of batteries used for making of Improvised Explosive Devices, sex enhancement drugs, amongst other things.”

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