Yemi Adedeji, Abuja
The Troops of 153 Task Force Battalion in conjunction with elements of Cameroonian Defence Forces while on clearance operation on Monday encountered Boko Haram terrorists, in which 23 of the terrorists were neutralized and several others wounded during the encounter.
Texas Chukwu, a Brigadier General and Director Army Public Relations disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday
He said Items recovered include; Six AK 47 rifles, two FN rifles, eight AK 47 rifle magazines, 33 rounds of 7.62 mm NATO ammunition, One link of 7.62mm NATO and two motorcycles.
Chukwu alson revealed that the troops had earlier cleared numerous villages in the Lake Chad region including Bulakeisa, Tumbuma Babba, Abbaganaram and Dan Baure, among others.
He however urged the public to report any suspicious activities or movements to the law enforcement agents at all times.