NAF could not confirm whether the alleged terrorist kingpin Alhaji Na-Shama of Ussu village was among the victims.
Mr Bubba said the troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralised 70 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, arrested 31 others and rescued 27 kidnapped hostages in the North-East.
“The sum of N2.5 million, one Volkswagen wagon car, and three mobile phones were recovered from the suspects”.
The troops also rescued 29 hostages and recovered 168 assorted weapons and 2,757 assorted ammunition within the week, said the DHQ.
“All recovered items, arrested suspects and rescued hostages were handed over to the relevant authorities for further action,” he added.
Mr Gabkwet said the operations were coordinated with the land component and other security agencies within the operational theatres.
“All recovered items, arrested suspects and rescued hostages were handed over to the relevant authorities for further action,” the defence spokesman said.
“The rescue was successfully achieved after the troops responded to the distress call on the incident.”
The troops were said to have also rescued 10 kidnapped hostages, while a total of 63 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and their families surrendered to troops.
Mr Danmadami said the troops achieved the feat during an encounter with the bandits at Birnin Tsaba, Tsanu, Lamba, Gabas, Gidan Kaso, and Dumburum Forest.
