Nigerian troops in an offensive to clear Boko Haram terrorists' enclave around Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State on Monday afternoon, gunned down "a notorious Boko Haram terrorist.
Army spokesperson Col. Sani K. Usman made this known in a statement, saying four other terrorists were believed to have escaped with gun shot wounds.
An AK-47 rifle was reportedly recovered from the Boko Haram terrorist who had been wrecking havoc on the communities.
"In a related development, troops of 3 Division have arrested a suspected Boko Haram terrorists group kingpin, Alhaji Tijjani Usman Damagum." the statement further added.
He was tracked down and arrested at Damagum town, Yobe State on Monday.
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| Recovered AK-47 rifle |
He is believed to be a high profile Boko Haram member, who has led members of the terrorist group on various attacks, especially in Yobe state.
According to the Army spokesperson, he is undergoing interrogation and will soon be arraigned.
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