Military kills over 60 terrorists in gun battle

At least sixty terrorists in the northern part of Nigeria have been neutralized by the troops of Operation Hadin Kai of the Nigerian Army. 

The Army Headquarters disclosed this in a terse statement on its Facebook page on Friday, May 30. 

According to the post, the land and air operation took place in Bita, Borno State early hours of Friday. 

The post reads, “In a decisive and coordinated operation, gallant troops of Operation Hadin Kai launched a simultaneous land and air assault on terrorist positions in Bita, Borno State, in the early hours of today. 

“The intense battle resulted in the neutralization of at least 60 terrorists”. 
 

Earlier this week, Dozens of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorists were killed by the troops in New Marte, Marte local government area of Borno State.

During the encounter, unfortunately, two soldiers paid the supreme price.