40 terrorists, 4 soldiers killed in battle near Sambisa Forest – DHQ
Adetokunbo Fakeye
Nigeria Defence Headquarters said on Friday that 40 terrorists have been killed in a battle between them and soldiers in Bulanbuli, near the dreaded Sambisa Forest.
It also said 4 soldiers were killed in the battle with the insurgents, believed to be members of the dreaded Boko Haram sect.
Chris Olukolade, Defence Headquarters spokesman in a statement said the battle was caused by the arrest of suspected leaders of the sect.
Major-Gen. Olukolade said: “The capture of a number of terrorists believed to be the ringleaders of those operating around Alagarmo, has sparked off a major fight in the outskirts of Bulanbuli, Borno State last night.
“Over 40 terrorists died in the encounter while 4 soldiers lost their lives and 9 were wounded.
It stated further: “more than 16 rifles and a substantial number of assorted calibres of ammunitions, Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) materials, SIM Cards and electronic items have so far been recovered.
“Two of the terrorists were earlier arrested at a local market two days ago while trying to procure foodstuff while others were spying on the military base in the area. Others still being trailed include a terrorist medic who was on a mission to procure drugs for use by his colleagues.”
Military explained that, Bulanbuli is between Alagarmo and Sambisa Forest where the terrorists have been attempting to establish a stronghold in their campaign.
