PHOTOs: 50 insurgents killed, Boko Haram commander Arrested, as troops repel insurgents attack on Borno community

NO fewer than 50 insurgents were killed over the weekend as out-of-control Boko Haram militants clashed with troops.

The troops overpowered the rampaging insurgents and repelled them from raiding Bita, a village in Borno State.

A top military source, who gave confidential information said: “We are closing in on the insurgents; we are carrying the battle to them this time around.

“Though we have not included casualty figure in our release but our records have shown that 50 insurgents fell during encounters with troops.”

A combined effort by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and ground troops repelled the latest Boko Haram on Bita, as the sect continued its onslaught on communities in Borno State.

The NAF said its fighter jets successfully scuttled a planned raid by the sect on the community.

Also the Nigerian military on Sunday said it has arrested a Boko Haram commander.

The army said the terrorist, whose name has not been revealed, was arrested in an operation by troops of 7 division along Aulari in Bama axis of Borno State.

The insurgent leader is currently undergoing investigation.

Below are pictures of the arrested Boko Haram commander, dislodged camps and people rescued by troops of the Nigerian Army. 

See Photos after the cut....

 

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