See pictures of killed Boko Haram terrorists as soldiers clear their hideouts

The Nigerian Army has reported that troops at the early hours of Friday, cleared escaping Boko Haram terrorists that came through Sabsawa axis of Sambisa forest.

Among items recovered from the terrorists are a Toyota Hilux, 2 AK-47 rifles with registration numbers 58006915 and KO 35839, as well as 37 rounds of 12.7mm metal linked ammunition.

One officer unfortunately sustained injury during the encounter and has been reported to be in a stable condition.

In a similar operation, troops also cleared Boko Haram terrorists' hideout at Lawin Meleri, Matiri Bulaka and Aljeri villages. During the operation, 5 Boko Haram terrorists were killed and 63 persons held captive by the terrorists were rescued. 

Among items recovered are 1 Dane gun and 1 Light Machine Gun Bipod Stand and detonated 1 Improvised Explosive Device enroute.