Wanted Boko Haram terrorist killed in shootout with soldiers

A notorious Boko Haram kingpin has died of the injuries he sustained during a shootout with soldiers in Borno State.

He was number 95 in the list of 100 most wanted Boko Haram terrorists released by military authorities last year.

The late kingpin was confronted on Thursday by a combined team of troops from the 7 Multinational Joint Task Force Brigade Quick Response Group (QRG) based in Baga and the 118 Task Force Battalion while leading a gang of gunmen to ferry fuel through border communities in the State.

According to Army spokesman, Col Sani Usman, the terrorist was fatally injured in the ensuing shootout and later died of his injuries.

“troops of the 7 Multinational Joint Task Force Brigade Quick Response Group (QRG) stationed in Baga and 118 Task Force Battalion mounted an ambush along Daban Masara axis used by Boko Haram terrorists to convey logistics.

“At the encounter, one of the suspected wanted Boko Haram terrorists’ leaders who is serial number 95 on the first Nigerian Army wanted list of 100 Boko Haram terrorists leaders, was fatally wounded in the exchange of fire.

“He later gave up while receiving medical attention at the base, while other members of his team escaped with gunshot wounds. The troops recovered 7 Jerri cans of 30 litres containing 210 liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), motorcycles and food stuff in addition to arms and ammunitions,” he said.