In continuation of ongoing offensive against terrorists, the 7 Division of Nigeria Army in Maiduguri, Borno State said it destroyed more Boko Haram camps on Thursday.
The information was contained in a statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Mohammed Dole, the new spokesman of the division on Friday.
Dole said that the camps were in Galangi and Lawanti villages within Mainok General Area of Borno State, adding that the troop raided the camps and killed 74 suspected Boko Haram militants.
“The operations which involved ground and aerial assault by the Air Force led to the destruction of identified terrorists camps, killing 74 suspected militants, while others fled with serious injuries,” it said..
The statement added that two Isuzu tiger pick-up vehicles and five Hilux belonging to the militants were destroyed.
It said, however, that two soldiers were wounded during the operations.
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