Troops of 26 Task Force Brigade in Gwoza, Borno State, on Tuesday, August 18, engaged Boko Haram terrorists fleeing Sambisa Forest following continued aerial bombardment by the Nigerian Air Force, the Army has stated.
In a series of twitter updates from the official handle of the Nigerian Army (@HQNigerianArmy), it said the fleeing terrorists, in 7 pickup vans and some motorcycles mounted with assorted weapons such as Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG) and Anti-Aircraft Guns were decisively dealt with, killing quite a number of them.
The Army reported that troops also destroyed the terrorists' vehicles, weapons and motorcycles. They also recovered a vehicle, 1 motorcycle and 2 AK47 riffles and large quantities of 7.62mm NATO and 12.7mm ammunition.
Patrol and offensive action against the Boko Haram terrorists have been intensified in the area, the Army assured.
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