Troops of 27 Task Force Brigade of the Nigerian Army have killed 37 Boko Haram terrorists in a joint operation nicknamed Operation Karya Gwuiwa.

Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman said in a statement issued on Saturday: “In line with that, the formation has carried out clearance operations on suspected Boko Haram terrorists hideouts at Ajigin, Golgore, Njibulla, Doksa 1, 2 and 3 villages located at southern parts of Borno State.

“Unfortunately, a vigilante group member lost his life while five soldiers were wounded during the clearance operation. The corpse of the late vigilante and the wounded soldiers have been evacuated.

“The troops also captured one Boko Haram terrorist named Musa Jubril and one female believed to be a sex slave held by the sects, and recovered eight motorcycles, stored raw foodstuffs and beddings.

“The troops have continued with the clearance operation and also maintaining blocking positions to further neutralise and destroy any fleeing Boko Haram terrorists.”

•Photo shows Nigerian troops on duty against Boko Haram terrorists.

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