Troops kill terrorist, recover arms in Maiduguri cordon-and-search operation

Troops kill terrorist, recover arms in Maiduguri cordon-and-search operation

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed a suspected Boko Haram fighter and recovered arms during a cordon-and-search operation in parts of Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC), the military said on Thursday.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was conducted under Operation Desert Sanity IV following intelligence reports of suspected terrorist activities and possible suicide bomber movements within the metropolis.

The source said troops were alerted to a gun battle between Boko Haram and ISWAP factions around the Malkube area of Tungushe General Area near Baga Road Market.

“On receipt of the report, a standby team comprising 36 soldiers and 10 members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) was mobilised to the scene.

“On arrival, the troops exchanged gunfire with the terrorists. The general area was cordoned off and searched, leading to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, two AK-47 magazines, 15 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and a Samsung Fold 4 Android phone,” the source said.

He added that one terrorist was neutralised during the encounter, while no casualties were recorded on the side of the troops.

The source said the operation, which was hitch-free, ended at about 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, with troops still monitoring the area for more intelligence and clearing suspected hideouts of terrorists hibernating within the metropolis.

Troops kill terrorist, recover arms in Maiduguri cordon-and-search operation