*As Troops recover large cache of arms underground in Gursum
The Nigeria army says its troops are currently in a “fierce” battle with Boko Haram in Borno state.
Sani Usman, army spokesman, disclosed this in a terse statement on his Facebook page on Monday.
“Boko Haram terrorists attack troops of 113 Battalion at Kareto Northern Borno State.
“The troops have been battling the insurgents since early hours of today.
“Details later,” he said.
TROOPS RECOVER LARGE CACHE OF ARMS UNDERGROUND IN GURSUM
In another development, troops discovered large cache of arms and ammunition hidden by Boko Haram terrorists at Gursum village near Alagarno forest.
Below is the text of the Media brief by the Theatre Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Major General LEO Irabor on troops recovery of large cache of arms and ammunition hidden by Boko Haram terrorists at Gursum village near Alagarno forest:
Following a tip off troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE and some Civilian JTF today went on a clearance patrol to Borgozo-Alargano general area in which they discovered large cache of arms and ammunitions concealed by Boko Haram terrorists.
The patrol team also cleared remnants of Boko Haram terrorists that were dislodged from Alagarno forest hibernating at Kadari, Camp Abu Fatima and Gursum.
The troops discovered large cache of arms and ammunitions that include 36 boxes of .51mm calibre, 5 x 20 Lyra beefcake mixture of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition, large quantity of 7.62mm (Special), ammunition and one 81mm mortar tube.
In addition, the troops recovered 1 Toyota Hilux, 1 Generator and several motorcycles.
The Nigerian Army wishes to appeal to all Nigerians and in particular, the good people of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States to continue to provide useful information to troops in order to facilitate complete routing of the remnants of Boko Haram insurgents hiding in their localities.
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