Troops of the Nigerian Army killed 10 Boko Haram fighters during a counter attack in Yobe on Saturday.
The insurgents had attacked Buni Gari village in Gujba local government area of Yobe State but were repelled by Nigerian troops.
Details of the attack was disclosed by the coordinator, defence media operations, John Enenche on Sunday.
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According to the statement, Army troops of 2 sector engaged the Boko Haram fighters, killing 10 in the process.
The troops recovered one gun truck, one Duska anti-aircraft gun, three GPMG, one PKT gun, three AK-47 rifles, a large cache of ammunition, ammunition links as well as a large cache of illegal substances suspected to be hard drugs.
“During the firefight which was won by our gallant troops, there was no casualty and no loss of equipment on our side,” the statement said.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria remain resolute and highly committed to ending the Boko Haram insurgency.
“The general public is requested to continue to provide timely and credible information for the enhancement of our operations.”
Enenche also informed the public that the Airforce also inflicted considerable damage on bandits in Katsina State on Saturday.
He said soldiers engaged the bandits as they prepared to attack several villages within the Dutsin-Ma local government area of the State.
“This occurred when NAF Agusta 109E (M) helicopter, which was providing close air support to troops of the Land Component operating West of Gusau in Zamfara State, was redirected to Kurechi and Qurzan Maikuka following reports of an armed bandits’ attack on civilians at the two communities.
“The helicopter arrived the scene and engaged the bandits, neutralizing some of them while few others escaped with injuries.
“Thus, the two communities were rescued as a result of the operation.”
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