In furtherance of the counter insurgency operations across the North East theatre of operations, the ground troops and air component of Operation HADIN KAI, (OPHK), have neutralized 13 Boko Haram terrorists, including 2 top commanders, in foiled attacks on Bitta and Wulgo in Borno State on 21 and 22 August.
The top terrorist commanders identified as Abu Nazir, (Munzir of Juye), and Abu Fatima, (Munzir of Koloram), were eliminated during a fierce gun battle at Wulgo.
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During the operations, the troops recovered AK-47 rifles, a cache of ammunition and 6 motorcycles belonging to the insurgents.
The military high command has lauded troops for the feat and urged them to sustain the offensive in the face of daunting challenges.
(Editor: Okechukwu Eze)
