Troops Record More Victory Against Terrorists,Kill Boko Haram Kingpin ‘Albani of Monguno’, 6 others (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian army says troops of 7 Brigade, 8 Task Force Division, on clearance operation around Gratte in Kukawa local government area in Borno state have killed seven Boko Haram militants including a notorious kingpin popularly known as Albani of Monguno.

A statement on Tuesday by army spokesman Colonel Sani Usman said the troops also recovered two Vehicles, seven motorcycles, one AK-47 rifle and two Boko Haram hoisted flags.

Other items recovered are three vehicle tyres, one vulcanizing machine, one solar panel and bundles of chewing stick (Aswaki), which the terrorists believed has spiritual and medicinal values, the army stated.

Below is the full statement:

“In their continuous efforts of clearing the remnants of Boko Haram in various hideouts and enclaves, troops of 7 Brigade, 8 Task Force Division, have also embarked on clearance operations, since yesterday in which they cleared Boko Haram hideouts ahead of Gratte in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.

During the clearance operation, the troops killed 7 Boko Haram terrorists including a notorious kingpin popularly known as the Albani of Monguno.

The troops also recovered 2 Vehicles, 7 motorcycles 1 AK-47 rifle, 2 Boko Haram terrorists hoisted flags, 3 vehicle tyres, 1 vulcanizing machine, 1 solar panel and bundles of chewing stick (Aswaki), which the terrorists believed has spiritual and medicinal values.

It is gratifying to report that the troops’ morale remains high as they dominate the general area with a robust fighting patrol in continuation with the clearance operations.”

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