Soldiers Encounter Boko Haram Terrorists During Patrol In Borno.

Troops deployed at Mairari in conjunction with Civilian Joint Task Force while on routine patrol in Mairari, Borno state and environs on Sunday 7 October 2018 encountered suspected Boko Haram terrorists.

A member of the Boko Haram terrorists was neutralised while several others fled into nearby bushes with gunshot injuries during the encounter.

Items recovered include:

a. One AK47 rifle.

b. Four Magazines.

c. One 36 Hand Grenade.

d. 13 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

Unfortunately, a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force sustained gunshot wound and has since been evacuated to Sector 3 medical facility for attention.