BEVERLY HILLS, July 6, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian Army has revealed that its troops ambushed and killed a Boko Haram spy carrying out surveillance for the group in Borno State.
This was contained in a statement by Col Sani Usman, Army Spokesman, who revealed that the insurgent was on reconnaissance mission to infiltrate the troops’ position.
“The patrol team of 157 Task Force Battalion, 7 Brigade, on Monday ambushed and killed a Boko Haram spy at Barwati village, Kukawa Local Government Area.
“The insurgent was on reconnaissance mission to infiltrate the troops’ position but was killed while trying to gain entry into military location.
“The team recovered 1 AK-47 rifle, 59 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, one 40mm x 46mm BGL2 grenade, 1 bandolier and 3 AK-47 rifle magazines from him.
”Troops have intensified vigilance and high level of alertness as they continued with efforts of clearing the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists in their Area of Responsibility.”
