The Nigerian Army says Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) troops have killed “scores” of Boko Haram terrorists in Borno.

On Sunday, the troops foiled an attack by Boko Haram insurgents, killing scores of the terrorists in Kumshe, Borno.

The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.

Mr Nwachukwu explained that the troops deployed at the Forward Operational Base (FOB) of the 152 Battalion, Kumshe, “gallantly dealt” with the terrorists, “who were on a suicidal infiltration attempt into the camp.”

He further disclosed that the terrorists on four gun trucks and several motorcycles attempted to infiltrate and attack the soldiers’ camp through the northern part of the troops’ deployment but “met fierce fire from the highly alert troops, resulting in the killing of six of them.”

The army statement added, “The troops, who remained dogged and sustained heavy gunfire on the terrorists during the encounter, routed and forced the terrorists to flee in total disarray.

“They captured six AK-47 rifles, one handheld grenade, assorted drugs, and other first-aid items.”

Meanwhile, the Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has lauded the troops’ high level of alertness and fighting spirit.

“He urged them to sustain the momentum and ensure that the remnants of terrorists hibernating in the area are completely cleared,” Mr Nwachukwu said.

(NAN)