150 Boko Haram Members Killed During Their Attack On Konduga

About 150 suspected members of the outlawed Boko Haram sect were killed by soldiers on Friday during a confrontation in Konduga, about 35 kilometres from Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.

Hundreds of terrorists stormed Konduga in the early hours of Friday in a convoy of vehicles and motorcycles, but were resisted by the soldiers.

A military source within the 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maiduguri also confirmed that the insurgents were dealt with.”

The military authorities confirmed the killing, adding that three Hilux vans and one other Buffalo vehicle with mounted anti-aircraft guns, three general purpose machine guns and over 30 AK 47 rifles were recovered from the terrorists.

A statement issued in Abuja by Col. T. Antigha of the Army Public Relations said four soldiers were injured in the three-hour battle.

The Army said photographs taken at the scene of battle would be circulated as soon as they are available.

The statement read, “At about 5.30 am today (Friday), Boko Haram terrorists launched a massive attack on Konduga town, about 35 kilometres from Maiduguri. After about three hours of fierce fighting, Nigerian troops routed the Boko Haram fighting force of over a hundred terrorists.

“Further to the staggering loss of men, Boko Haram also suffered extensive losses in equipment. Four Nigerian soldiers were wounded in action. The entire area is still being combed for terrorists who may have escaped with bullet wounds. Morale of troops remains very high.”