The suspected kidnappers opened fire on the troops that led to an exchange of gunfire between both, at the end of which 5 kidnappers were killed.
Yesterday at about 1.30pm, troops of 33 Brigade Nigerian Army deployed at Forward Operation Base (FOB) Ningi, on routine patrol, came across suspected kidnappers at Dutsen Makurd, Ningi Local Government Area.
The suspected kidnappers opened fire on the troops that led to an exchange of gunfire between both, at the end of which 5 kidnappers were killed. The patrol team recovered 3 Dane guns and other dangerous weapons from the suspects.
In another development, a suspected Boko Haram terrorist, Adamu Nuhu was arrested at Kwaya Kusar Local Government Area, northern Borno State following a tip off by well meaning Nigerians.
He is currently being interrogated. Similarly, at about 5.43pm yesterday 3 women suspected to be spouses of wanted Boko Haram terrorists and logistics suppliers were arrested at Miringa market by vigilante members in the town. They however, handed them to troops and they also being investigated.
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Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations
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