Wednesday, 23 October 2013

Soldiers Launch Attack On Boko Haram Hideout, Kill 37

At least 37 suspected terrorists have been killed, while several others fled with gunshot wounds, in an attack launched by 7 Division, Nigerian Army, on Boko Haram camp located in Alagarno village of Borno State.
Several arms and ammunition were also recovered by the troops, who also destroyed three Hilux vehicles and motorcycles belonging to the insurgents.
Spokesman of the Division, Captain Aliyu Danja, in a statement in Maiduguri, said; “Based on available intelligence, troops of the 7 Division, Nigerian Army launched an attack on terrorists camp in Alagarno.
“The operation, which commenced Monday, involved a coordinated ground and air assault by our troops in conjunction with 79 Composite Group, Nigerian Air Force, Maiduguri, destroyed the terrorist’s camp.
“A total of 37 terrorists were killed, while several others fled with gunshot wounds.”

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