Nigeria: Troops Kill 70 Terrorists As 22 Soldiers Pay Supreme Price in Borno

No fewer than 70 terrorists were neutralised by the Nigerian troops while 22 soldiers were killed as others sustained injuries during encounters with insurgents in Borno State, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said on Sunday.

Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba said troops

of Operation HADIN KAI in the North-East of the country, conducted clearance operations to renowned terrorists’ stronghold and enclave known as Timbuktu Triangle.

He said the ongoing operations aimed at…