Troops kill 7 Boko Haram fighters in ambush

Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed seven Boko Haram terrorists in an ambush at Dawashi, Borno State.

Army spokesman, Col Sani Kukasheka Usman confirmed this in a statement.

“The gallant troops that laid in wait at the terrorists suspected crossing point engaged them on sight, killed the 7 terrorists and recovered 1 Peugeot Station Wagon loaded with 2,010 litres of Premium Motor Spirit packed in 67 Jerri cans, uniforms, some materiels for making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

“Others items recovered include, dry cell batteries, 1 AK-47 rifle, tools and fish," he said.