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Dozens of Boko Haram terrorists who were fleeing Sambisa forest, as the Nigeria Air Force intensify bombardment of identified camps, have met their deaths around Gwoza hill following an encounter with ground troops of the Nigeria Army.
Air Force jets have in the past three days been seen hovering over Maiduguri and environs as soldiers sustained attacks on Sambisa forest.
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagan Monguno, had during the working visit to Borno and Yobe state did mention that the military under the command of Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai and the Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Sadiq Baba Abubakar "would soon embark on rapid counter terrorists campaign" that is expected to end the Boko Haram insurgency within the three months time frame given by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Sources close to Gwoza area had informed journalists earlier that over 40 Boko Haram terrorists were killed during the encounter.
Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman confirmed the incident in a statement electronically sent to journalists in Maiduguri.
"Troops of 26 Task Force Brigade in Gwoza, Borno State, had yesterday (Tuesday) evening engaged Boko Haram terrorists fleeing Sambisa forest following continued aerial bombardment by the Nigerian Air Force", Colonel Usman said.
"The fleeing terrorists in 7 Pick up vans and some motorcycles mounted with assorted weapons such as Rocket Propelled Grenades and Anti-Aircraft Guns were decisively dealt with, killing quite a number of them.
"The troops also destroyed their vehicles, weapons and motorcycles. They also recovered a vehicle, 1 motorcycle and 2 AK47 riffles and large quantities of 7.62mm NATO and 12.7mm ammunitions.The troops have intensified their patrols and offensive actions against the terrorists in the area".
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