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Troops Kill Four Boko Haram Terrorists, Recover Weapons In Borno

Troops of the Operation Lafiya Dole have killed four Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State.
The Deputy Director of Public Relations, 7 Division Nigerian Army, Colonel Ado Isa, revealed this in a statement on Friday.
He explained that troops of 7 Division of the Nigerian Army conducted a clearance operation on suspected Boko Haram Terrorists hideout along Makinta Meleri in Konduga Local Government Area of the state.
According to him, the soldiers recovered 4 AK-47 Rifles with registration numbers 58012289, 565240898 and 58006027, respectively during the clearance operation.
Other items also recovered included three Rifle Magazines containing 32 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition and three bicycles.
In reaction, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, according to Colonel Isa, commended the troops for their doggedness.
Speaking through the acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the division and Commander Sector 1 Operation Lafiya Dole, Brig Gen Abdulmalik Bulama Biu, the COAS encouraged them to sustain the war against terrorism until the terrorists are flushed out and total peace and security are restored.

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