Troops kill five Boko Haram fighters
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he added that the troops were in pursuit of the fleeing terrorists and called on the people to report any suspicious movements in their area to security agencies1 the military has confirmed that troops killed five boko haram insurgents in a gun battle at barkin-dutse area of adamawa1 troops of operation lafiya dole on april 6 neutralized suspected boko haram terrorists in barkin dutse area of adamawa state following a distress call from hunters1 the terrorists on sighting the troops opened fire which resulted in exchange of fire1 five boko haram terrorists were neutralized while some of them escaped into nearby caves during the encounter. also one hunter lost his life during the operation1 chukwu disclosed that the troops recovered five ak 47 rifles five magazines and 22 rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition1 brig.-gen. texas chukwu the director army public relations said on saturday that troops engaged and killed the insurgents following a distressed call by hunters on friday1 meanwhile two suspected insurgents have been arrested in bauchi and borno states1 chukwu said that troops of 33 artillery brigade on april 5 arrested one saidu hamidu jenga 33 along maiduguri bye pass road bauchi in connection with boko haram activities1 he revealed that the suspect was allegedly overheard discussing movement of arms and ammunition on phone1 items recovered include one techno phone with two sim cards as well as n6 870 cash he said1 chukwu added that troops of operation lafiya dole also arrested one umar ali 59 a suspected boko haram insurgents at galdimare ward in biu local government area of borno1 he explained that the suspect who hailed from miringa village of biu was accused of participating in boko haram activities in the area. nan1