Troops of the Nigerian Army kill Boko Haram Spy
Wed Jul 06, 2016 08:09:am National
2.6K By Buchi Obichie
The Nigerian Army, on Tuesday, said its troops had ambushed and killed a Boko Haram spy carrying out surveillance of military position's for the terrorist group in Barwati village, Borno State.
A statement by Col. Sani Usman read: "The patrol team of 157 Task Force Battalion, 7 Brigade, on Monday ambushed and killed a Boko Haram spy at Barwati village, Kukawa Local Government Area.
The insurgent, who was on reconnaissance mission to infiltrate the troops' position, was killed while trying to gain entry into military location.
"The team recovered 1 AK-47 rifle, 59 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, one 40mm x 46mm BGL2 grenade, 1 bandolier and 3 AK-47 rifle magazines from him.
"Troops have intensified vigilance and high level of alertness as they continued with efforts of clearing the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists in their Area of Responsibility."
A statement by Col. Sani Usman read: "The patrol team of 157 Task Force Battalion, 7 Brigade, on Monday ambushed and killed a Boko Haram spy at Barwati village, Kukawa Local Government Area.
The insurgent, who was on reconnaissance mission to infiltrate the troops' position, was killed while trying to gain entry into military location.
"The team recovered 1 AK-47 rifle, 59 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, one 40mm x 46mm BGL2 grenade, 1 bandolier and 3 AK-47 rifle magazines from him.
"Troops have intensified vigilance and high level of alertness as they continued with efforts of clearing the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists in their Area of Responsibility."
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