The Nigeria Military says on Wednesday that it has shot dead a notorious Boko Haram terrorists commander, Abu Mojahid in alangoro area of Borno state.
The military which continue to launch massive offensive on Islamic rebels hide out said in a statement that many other terrorirs were killed during shoot out with the Boko haram group
In a statement issued by Defence spokesman, Major General Chris Olukolade Mojahid ” was among the terrorists that died in their encounter with troops in the outskirt of Alagarno, Tuesday morning.
According to Olukolade, the terrorists had staged a daring attack on troops who were on patrol of the area.
“A number of the terrorists died as the troops repelled the attack. Some Rocket Propelled Grenades as well as vehicle mounted Anti-Aircraft guns were either captured or destroyed in the encounter.
“Meanwhile, the military operations are continuing in the form of offensive action on identified terrorists in some forest locations. Aggressive patrols, mopping up as well as cordon and search are also continuing in the other locations in search for weapons and terrorists.
“Improvised explosive devices planted by the terrorists to deter the comprehensive offensive by the advancing troops are also being carefully cleared as troops continue to pursue fleeing ones. The operations especially in forest locations are progressing in defiance of obstacles and land mines emplaced by the terrorists.” Olukolade said.
