Missiles landed in Gwange, Bulabulin, Adam Kolo, and Molai areas of the town leading to the deaths of many residents, the report stated.
“Yes, it’s true, the troops reclaimed the town so far, no casualty recorded from our troops after the gun battle,” army spokesman said.
“We are monitoring all filling stations to ensure that no one hoards or sells above the official pump price of N162 per litre.”
The troops captured one AK-47 rifle and one AK-47 rifle top cover from the encounter.
The SEMA boss added that the blaze might have started from a cooking fire that grew out of control in one of the tents.
“Sadly, we lost inspector James Inalegwu, inspector Obutu Mathias with two other sergeants, John Taiwo and Ade Seriki.”
Military sources said the recent attack was the third onslaught on the embattled army unit by the emboldened terrorists in less than a month.
“Did you hear anything from us? If there’s anything, we will get back to you. Mr. Yerima, a brigadier-general, told Peoples Gazette.
The police commissioner said that the suspects were apprehended in collaboration with the professional hunters.
Abdul-Bas and Ibn Habib have long been identified as strategists for Boko Haram and placed on the most-wanted list by the Nigerian Army.
