Army neutralises 5 insurgents, recover 'assorted' weapons in Borno

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- Five members of the Boko Haram terrorists have been neutralised by troops of the Nigerian Army

- The terrorists were eliminated in Kote and Bula Dadobe communities in Bama local government area of Borno

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday, September 18, said it neutralised five Boko Haram insurgents in separate operations in Bama local government areas of Borno state.

The Army said the insurgents were eliminated in Kote and Bula Dadobe communities in the LGA.

A statement signed by the spokesperson for the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Texas Chukwu, said joint operations, titled “Operation RAINBOW 15” which was conducted between Saturday September 15 and Sunday September 16, came on the heels of the discovery of makeshift bases.

Chukwu said the bases established by the terrorists in Yabiri Kote and Bula Dadode from where they launched attacks on villages in Cameroon and Nigeria.

He also said that items recovered from the terrorists included three 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,” Chukwu said.

Meanwhile, NAIJ.com previously reported that the chief of Army staff, Tukur Buratai has charged troops of Operation Safe Haven to be aggressive and decisive in dealing with armed bandits and other criminal elements operating in Plateau.

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Buratai said a situation whereby innocent citizens were waylaid, abducted and killed indiscriminately should no longer be tolerated.

He gave the charge at a demonstration by the special forces newly inducted into the operation at Riyom local government area of the state.

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