No fewer than five members of the Boko Haram terrorist group were killed by the military in a gun battle at Barkin-Dutse area of Adamawa State.
According to the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Texas Chukwu, the military acted following a distress call by some hunters on Friday.
He also disclosed that in the encounter, five AK 47 rifles, five magazines and 22 rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition were recovered by the soldiers.
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According to him, the soldiers were still after the fleeing terrorists.
Said Chukwu: “Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole on April 6 neutralised suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Barkin Dutse area of Adamawa State following a distress call from hunters.
“The terrorists on sighting the troops opened fire which resulted in exchange of fire.
“Five Boko Haram terrorists were neutralised while some of them escaped into nearby caves during the encounter. Also, one hunter lost his life during the operation.”
Chukwu also disclosed that two suspected terrorists were arrested in Bauchi and Borno states.
While one Saidu Hamidu Jenga, 33 was arrested along Maiduguri Bye Pass Road, Bauchi, Umar Ali, 59, was arrested at Galdimare ward in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
