Mr Abdullahi said the area had been facing violent attacks by suspected armed robbers who were inflicting injuries, stealing valuables, and even assaulting women.
Mr Hassan added, “The incident claimed the life of a 12-year-old boy, identified as Abubakar Muhammed of Josawa Road.’’
Mr Buba said that while more than 70 extremist members were eliminated at Kwallaram, several more were killed at Arainna Ciki.
DHQ says troops killed 121 terrorists, apprehended 253 and rescued 244 kidnapped hostages in different operations nationwide in one week.
