June 12, 2018

Army Neutralizes 23 Boko Haram Terrorists, Recover Weapons

Hamilton Nwosa

Writer

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September 29, 2025 • Nigeria

Troops of 153 Task Force Battalion in conjunction with elements of Cameroonian Defence Forces while on clearance operation on 11 June 2018, encountered Boko Haram terrorists.

23 of the terrorists were neutralized and several others wounded during the encounter.

Items recovered include:

a. Six AK 47 rifles.

b. Two FN rifles.