Army Kills 5 Insurgents, Recover Weapons In Borno

Five Boko Haram insurgents have been killed by the Nigeria Army in separate operations in Bama Local Government Areas (LGA) of Borno.

This development was made known by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Texas Chukwu, in a statement, where he confirmed that the incident took place in Kote and Bula Dadobe communities in the LGA.

According to NAN, Chukwu said joint operations, titled “Operation RAINBOW 15” which was conducted between Saturday Sept. 15 and Sunday Sept. 16, came on the heels of the discovery of makeshift bases, established by the terrorists in Yabiri Kote and Bula Dadode from where they launched attacks on villages in Cameroon and Nigeria.

Chukwu disclosed that the items recovered from the suspects include 3 AK 47 rifles, two Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Shells, one primed Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Belt, two motorcycles, eight bicycles, flag as well as IED vest.

“Members of the general public are advised to report any suspicious movement or activities to law enforcement agents for prompt action,” he said.