Troops Intercept Horse-Riding Terrorists in Borno

BY VICTOR BUORO, ABUJA – The Nigerian Army has said that while responding to a distress call, its troops at about 3pm on Thursday intercepted Boko Haram terrorists that mounted on 14 horses in Malamti village, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State.

It said troops of 242 Battalion of 8 Task Force Division have continued to deny the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in the Lake Chad area freedom of action and access to logistics within the division’s area of responsibility.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Deputy Director Public Relations of the Nigerian Army, Colonel Timothy O. Antigha, who added that in the ensuing fire fight, the Army gallant troops killed two terrorists and recovered two AK 47 riffles, three magazines, 26 rounds of 7.26 ammunition and one hand grenade.

Antgha said other items recovered include 18 mobile phones, three mini solar panels, soap and detergents, bundles of assorted clothes and eight horses. He said that unfortunately, two soldiers were wounded during the engagement and are currently receiving medical attention.

The Army deputy spokesman said other terrorists that fled the fire fight are being pursued in the exploitation which followed the engagement.