The military has reported 40 Boko Haram insurgents dead and 4 army casualties after a skirmish in the outskirts of Bulanbuli, Borno State, Thursday night.
According to a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major-General Chris Olukolade, several weapons, ammunition and IED were recovered from the dead terrorists.
“The capture of a number of terrorists believed to be the ringleaders of those operating around Alagarmo sparked off a major fight in the outskirts of Bulanbuli, Borno State, last night. Over 40 terrorists died in the encounter while four soldiers lost their lives and nine were wounded.
“More than 16 rifles and a substantial number of assorted calibre of ammunition, Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) materials, SIM cards and electronic items have so far been recovered.
“Two of the terrorists were earlier arrested at a local market two days ago while trying to procure foodstuff, while others were spying on the military base in the area. Others still being trailed include a terrorist medic who was on a mission to procure drugs for use by his colleagues,” the statement disclosed.
Bulanbuli is between Alagarmo and Sambisa Forest where the terrorists have been attempting to establish a stronghold in their campaign.