Nigeria’s chief of staff said the veterans have the potential to support the army in combating all forms of insecurity.
Army spokesman Onyeama Nwachukwu said the insurgents are in the custody of troops of Operation Hadin Kai.
Troops have eliminated 11 terrorists and recovered a cache of arms, ammunition, and a truck laden with petroleum products during fierce encounters in Borno.
The acting GOC 7 Division, Brig.-Gen. Abdulwahab Eyitayo has ordered Nigerian troops to kill off remaining Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists.
Boko Haram members have pledged loyalty to rival Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP).
“Regrettably, one gallant officer and six soldiers paid the supreme sacrifice while five other soldiers sustained various degrees of injuries,” said the army.
The troops captured one AK-47 rifle and one AK-47 rifle top cover from the encounter.
