Troops neutralise terrorists, recover weapons, bombs in Borno

EMERGENCY DIGEST- The Nigerian Army has said troops have neutralised several members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram in Borno State.

The operation was carried out by troops of 402 SF Brigade on Tuesday.

Recovered during the operation include a large cache of weapons, bombs, one Mowag APC, one TCV amongst others.

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“Similarly, troops 26 Task Force brigade conducted clearance operation and aggressive patrol to Fadagwe village and adjoining settlements in Borno State.

“The terrorists withdrew in disarray due to troops’ superior firepower. Several operational vehicles of the terrorists were recovered,” the Nigerian Army said on Facebook.