Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE deployed to Jororo and Tombaeji villages in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State on a clearance operation have killed four terrorists in a gun duel that lasted about 15 minutes.
The fighting patrol team came into contact with Boko Haram terrorists elements around Gajire village and overpowered the terrorists and killed four of them and captured one alive.
The victorious troops also recovered two General Purpose Machine Guns (GMPG), two AK-47 Rifles and 144 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition from the terrorists.
In addition, they also recovered 2 KASEA branded motorcycles.
The troops have continued to patrol the general area in search of possible remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists that might be hibernating in the area.
The ever vigilant troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, according to a statement by Col. Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations, have continued their routine operations maintaining vigilance to prevent further actions by the Boko Haram terrorists in their respective areas of operations.
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