Soldiers kill two Boko Haram suspects in Katsina
Nigerian soldiers on Friday killed two suspected Boko Haram members in Katsina State.
Commanding Officer of the 35 Battalion of the Nigerian Army in Katsina, Col. Alhassan Gerema, revealed this while speaking with newsmen in Katsina.
According to him the troops raided a house at Filin-polo Quarters in Katsina, following a tip-off where during the operation two members of the dreaded Boko Haram were killed and one other member captured.
Witnesses said that troops surrounded the hideout of the terrorists and exchanged fire with the suspects.
NAN reports that residents have vacated the area, following the incident.
