In an offensive operation to clear Boko Haram terrorists enclave around Kwatarha and Torikwaptir general area of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, a notorious Boko Haram terrorist that had been wrecking havoc among the communities was gunned by troops on Monday afternoon.
This was revealed on Tuesday in a statement by the Acting Director of Information of the Nigerian Army, Colonel Sani Usman.
Usman said during the operation, four other terrorists were believed to have escaped with gunshot wounds.
An AK-47 rifle was recovered from the terrorist who was gunned down.
In a related development, troops of 3 Division have arrested a suspected Boko Haram terrorists group kingpin, Alhaji Tijjani Usman Damagum.
Damagum was tracked down and arrested at Damagum town, Yobe State on Monday.
A high profile Boko Haram terrorists’ group member, he has led Boko Haram members on various attacks, especially in Yobe State.
The suspect is currently undergoing interrogation with a view to arraigning him soon.
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