Nigerian Army has killed a mercenary commander of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. The Defence headquarters disclosed on Monday, May 25, that the commander who is suspected
to be a foreigner, was killed on Saturday,
during an offensive with the terrorists.
It was also revealed that thousands of foreign currencies (Euro) were found on the him.
A statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade, confirmed the development.
“Thousands of Euro currency was found on the body of a terrorist commander after
troops successfully repelled a terrorist on
Mafa towards the border”. “The terrorist who is also an Amir by status and believed to be of foreign descent, is among about 30 terrorist fighters who died in the encounter while many others fled with
wounds”.
“The terrorists also lost a number weapon
and equipment including the captured 13
rifles, a machine gun, and rocket propelled
grenade tubes and several other assorted
ammunition.”
“A Toyota Bufallo vehicle was also
recovered from the terrorists. Two of their
armoured vehicles were also destroyed in
the battle”.
“The only casualty on the side of owns
troops were damaged equipment. Mopping up operations is ongoing in the general area.
Meanwhile, the offensive on all
terrorists’ hideouts is continuing in many
fronts”.
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