Nigeria: More than 40 Boko Haram terrorists and 4 soldiers killed in clashes
The Defence Headquarters on Friday announced an escalation of gun battle with the Boko Haram sect in Borno State after the capture of those it described as leaders of the terrorist organisation.
A statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major-General Chris Olukolade, said the gun battle, which occurred on Thursday night, led to the killing of over 40 terrorists and four soldiers.
The capture of a number of terrorists believed to be the ringleaders of those operating around Alagarmo sparked off a major fight in the outskirts of Bulanbuli, Borno State, last night. Over 40 terrorists died in the encounter while four soldiers lost their lives and nine were wounded.