Nigerian Army killed Boko Haram senior Commander

                     

The Defence Headquarter has announced that a senior Boko Haram Commander was killed on Tuesday in an encounter with solders on the surrounding of Algarno forest as they stage attack on the soldiers, the Director of spokeperson,Major General,Chris Olukolade said in a statement

“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,” Mr. Olukolade, a major general, said.

He added that military operations are still ongoing in an “offensive” action against some identified terrorists in certain forest locations with aggressive patrols, mop up of arms and ammunition. The major general said cordon and search operations are continuing at some other locations.

“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,” he said.