DHQ: 188 terrorists, 411 bandits killed in May - The Nation Newspapers

From Okodili Ndidi, Abuja

At least 188 members of the Boko Haram and Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terror groups and 411 bandits have been killed by troops in the last one month, The Nation has learnt.

The terrorists and other criminal elements were killed in various operations conducted by the Armed Forces of Nigeria across the country.

In a statement by the Coordinator Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, 236 victims, including women and children, were rescued from the terrorists’ dens within the time under review.

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Also, troops of 151 Battalion captured one Cobra armoured personnel carrier, one Dushka anti-aircraft gun, one AK-47 rifle and one FN rifle from terrorists at Banki Junction and Firgi in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

Other items recovered by the troops include three hand grenades, two AK-47 rifle magazines, one FN rifle magazine, 78 rounds of 12.7mm anti-aircraft ammunition, 25 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and 25 rounds of fabricated 7.62mm ammunition.

A statement by the Coordinator of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, said suicide bombers were among the insurgents neutralised by the troops.