Troops of 192 Battalion, 26 Task Force Brigade deployed for Operation LAFIYA DOLE on Tuesday morning carried out clearance operation of suspected Boko Haram terrorists’ hideouts at Dissa and Patawe general area of Borno State.
During the operation, the troops neutralized six Boko Haram terrorists and wounded several others.
They also recovered an AK-47 Rifle, one AK-47 Magazine loaded with nine rounds of ammunition, 22 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition, three bicycles and three bags of groundnut.
The team also recovered N29,040 on the body of one of the terrorists.
In a related development, troops of 82 Division Task Force Battalion attached to 26 Task Force Brigade intercepted and ambushed a Boko Haram terrorist logistics supplier at a crossing point around Daushe village.
The team recovered a bag of sorghum, basket full provisions and other sundry items.
The troops also rescued 36 old women with gunshot wounds enroute back.