Joint Task Force Operating in Borno State says it shot dead 20 suspected Haram Members who attempted to attack a Military Barracks in Monguno town,200 kilometers away from Maiduguri the state Capital.
Spokesman of the Joint Task Force (JTF) in Borno State Lieutenant Colonel Sagir Musa confirmed the killings today in an e-mail statement sent to reporters in Maiduguri.
“Information available to the Joint Task Force, OPERATION RESTORE ORDER indicated that some Boko Haram Terrorists attempted to attack a Military Barracks at Monguno, Monguno Local Government Area, Borno State at about 5 am today Sunday 3 March, 2013. Monguno is about 200 kilometers away from Maiduguri and about 2 hours drive. The attack was repelled by the FOB’s and JTF troops at the outskirts of the barracks.
” The encounter led to the death of 20 Boko Haram Terrorists, 3 four wheel vehicles and 8 motor cycles used by the terrorists were destroyed.” Musa said
The following items were also recovered: a.7 AK47 Rifles. b.10 Rocket Propelled Grenade. c.2 RPG Tubes.
d.Large quantity of assorted Ammunitions. e.8 assorted Magazines.
In a related development, the JTF spokesman said ” based on intelligence, a special operation was conducted by the JTF which resulted to the arrest of 2 high profile Boko Haram Commanders that were responsible for the explosions in Maiduguri on Thursday 28 February, 2013 during some State Governors meeting in the State. Those arrested are in JTF custody undergoing interrogation”.