Army Kills Insurgents in Borno

The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, has announced that the Nigerian Army killed 19 suspected Boko Haram insurgents, including one of their commanders during “clearance operations” in Chukungudu village and surrounding communities in Borno State. Usman, in a statement explained that the operation came sequel to the receipt of what he termed credible information on the presence of the camps and facilities of the insurgents in the village. The Army spokesperson noted that, “A carefully planned and deliberate attack, comprising troops of 22 Brigade Garrison, 153 Task Force Battalion of 7 Division, 8 Task Force Division, Nigeria Air Force Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) and some Civilian JTF, was carried out. “While advancing to the location, the troops encountered Boko Haram terrorists ambush positions at Muskari, Gilam and Hausasi, before descending on their main objective at Chukungudu. “During the encounter at the camp, the troops killed 19 Boko Haram terrorists, including their notorious leader in the area called Ameer Abubakar Gana.”