The army personnel came across the insurgents while they
tried to kidnap residents along Mallamawa in Jibia.
Troops of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army on Tuesday
killed some Boko Haram terrorists in Magama Jibia Local Government Area of
Kastina State.
The army personnel came across the insurgents while they
tried to kidnap residents along Mallamawa in Jibia.
A shootout soon ensued, leading to the killing of many of
the hoodlums and injuries to scores more.
Two soldiers were also injured in the exchange of fire.
In a statement by the army spokesperson, Captain Kayode
Owolabi, troops have dominated the area.
He however, revealed that two customs officers had been
kidnapped prior to the encounter and invasion of some of the bandits’ hideouts.
According to him, troops are in pursuit of the fleeing
bandits, with a view to rescuing the two customs officers.
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