BIU ATTACK: 78 Boko Haram terrorists killed in military onslaught

ABUJA — Military authorities, yesterday, said 78 Boko
Haram insurgents were killed during the two-hour gun
battle with the insurgents who tried to capture a military
base in Biu, Borno State, Wednesday.
Hundreds of terrorists, including foreign nationals, in
the early hours of Wednesday invaded Biu, in an attempt
to capture a military base with the aim of carting the
weapons in the armoury, thus expanding their
operational bases.
Biu is a religiously mixed town and the largest in
southern Borno. It is an important commercial centre
that includes a large military base
Among the terrorists who were either killed or captured
during the battle included some Chadians. Two anti-
Aircraft Guns were captured from the terrorists during
the operation.
Military sources told Vanguard yesterday afternoon that,
no fewer than 78 bodies of the terrorists had been
recovered.
Residents trooped to the scene of the fighting to see the
dead gunmen and their bullet-riddled vans, Vanguard
learned.
Contacted, Defence spokesman, Major General Chris
Olukolade noted that the military was more concerned
about the success of the operations than the figures of
terrorists killed during operations.
Olukolade, nevertheless, confirmed that mopping up
exercise in the area was continuing, adding: "What is
important now is for us to consolidate on the victory,
recapture areas where the terrorists are presently
operating and restore peace to the entire north east."
Courtesy: vanguard news
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