Troops destroy terrorists’ market in Borno

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Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have destroyed an illegal market operated by terrorists in Gallo Malawari village, Borno State.

A statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, said three insurgents were killed.

He added in a statement: “The troops, while consolidating on their dogged push to deplete Boko Haram (BH) and Islamic State West Africa Province Terrorists (ISWAP) in Borno State, recorded a decisive victory against the terrorists in Damask on January 7, 2022.

“Three BH/ISWAP terrorists were neutralised, while others, bowing to superior firepower, retreated in disarray.

“The gallant troops, while conducting clearance operations code named Operation DOMINANCE I, recovered one AK-47 rifle, a truck, two motorcycles, four empty magazines and rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, amongst others.”