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Boko Haram Vs Nigerian Soldiers: Troops intercept fleeing Boko Haram terrorists at Pulka

Boko Haram terrorists on the run, attempting to escape from military onslaught in Sambisa forest, through Pulka have been intercepted and decisively dealt with by troops in blocking position in the area.

A statement by Colonel Sani Usman, Acting Director, Army Public Relations, stated that during the encounter many of the terrorists were killed while one was captured alive.

The troops also recovered a General Purpose Machine Gun, several rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunitions, 47 rifle magazines, 36 hand grenades and quite a number of Shilka gun empty shells.

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In a related development, troops have also dealt another decisive blow to the Boko Haram terrorists at Buni Yadi general area yesterday day afternoon. At an encounter, the troops recovered a Toyota Hilux, 2 boxes of 7.62mm ammunitions and some Improvised Explosive making Devices cords.

(Vanguard)

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