Brig.-Gen. Beyidi Martins, a sector commander, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Tuesday in Damaturu.
Mr Abdulsalam said Nigeria’s security challenges had overstretched the military due to deployments across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
Mr Uba said the terrorists suffered heavy casualties during the encounter.
Mr Ayoola said the development marks a significant milestone in stabilisation efforts across the North-East.
He said the operations targeted terrorists’ enclaves, logistics hubs and fortified hideouts.
The troops’ efforts are contained in an operational report distributed to journalists on Sunday in Abuja.
The report said the interception occurred at a checkpoint in Nguru, Yobe, where the driver initially presented a waybill for beverages and household items.
Jilli is a border community between the Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State and the Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State.
The president described the fallen officers as unforgettable heroes who paid the ultimate price in defence of the country.
The report added that troops also recovered a motorcycle earlier carted away by terrorists.
