The Military in Borno State says it shot dead at least 37 Boko Haram terrorist during an a Military operation on terrorists camp in Alangoro Village , Borno State.
The Spokesman of 7 Division of Nigerian Army in Borno State, Captain Aliyu Danja, confirmed the killing today in Maiduguri.
” Based on available intelligence, troops of the 7 Division of Nigerian Army launched an attack on Boko Haram camp located in Alagarno. The operation which commenced on Monday 21 2013, involved a coordinated ground and air assault by troops of 7 Division in conjunction with 79 Composite Group Nigerian Air Force Maiduguri destroyed the terrorists camp.
“A total of 37 terrorists were killed in the fire fight while several others fled with gunshot wounds. Arms and ammunitions were also recovered, 3 Hilux Vehicles and several Motor cycles belonging to the terrorists were destroyed.
“In the early hours of Sunday 20 October, 2013, Boko Haram Terrorists numbering about 50 armed with AK 47 rifles and Rocket Propelled Guns blocked road (Gambor/Ngala-Dikwa at Logomari Village killing 4 Civilians and injured 2 fuel tankers and snatched an Isuzu pickup vehicle loaded with provisions. Terrorists fled the scene on arrival of troops of 7 Division. Terrorists also attacked members of the Youth Vigilante Group who were returning from a funeral and 3 of the youth vigilantes were killed and their vehicle set ablaze ” The youth vigilante who escaped however reinforced, pursued the terrorists and destroyed their hideout, killing several terrorists while
others escaped.
“Troops of the 7 Division are however currently conducting aggressive patrols with the area to trace and destroy Boko Haram elements within its area of operations.” Danja said.