Nigeria - JTF Battle Boko Haram In Yobe, Several Dead And Ammunitions Recovered
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The Yobe State command of the Joint Task Force (JTF), on Friday, smashed a group of Boko Haram in Fune, a town in the state, recovering two vehicles, arms and ammunition and some other items.
This was disclosed by the JTF spokesman, Lieutenant Lazarus Eli, in Damaturu while addressing newsmen.
According to him, the terrorists attacked a JTF checkpoint in Fune and made away with a police vehicle conveying some items to Borno State.
The JTF, he said, went after the terrorists, engaged them in gun battle and over-powered them.
The stolen vehicle and another belonging to the sect were recovered.
Other items recovered from the terrorists include AK47 riffle, three RPG chargers, one riot gun and 485 rounds of ammunition, said the spokesman.
Others are 42 police jackets, 44 police helmets, six AK 47 rifles, magazines, 80 fragmentation blades and illicit drugs.
One of the suspects, according to the JTF, fled with gun wounds. Eli appealed to the public to report anyone found with gun wounds to security operatives.
In another development, Yobe State in general have appealed to the Federal government to lift the suspension of telephone services to enable them provide useful information to security operatives.
According to him, the terrorists attacked a JTF checkpoint in Fune and made away with a police vehicle conveying some items to Borno State.
The JTF, he said, went after the terrorists, engaged them in gun battle and over-powered them.
The stolen vehicle and another belonging to the sect were recovered.
Other items recovered from the terrorists include AK47 riffle, three RPG chargers, one riot gun and 485 rounds of ammunition, said the spokesman.
Others are 42 police jackets, 44 police helmets, six AK 47 rifles, magazines, 80 fragmentation blades and illicit drugs.
One of the suspects, according to the JTF, fled with gun wounds. Eli appealed to the public to report anyone found with gun wounds to security operatives.
In another development, Yobe State in general have appealed to the Federal government to lift the suspension of telephone services to enable them provide useful information to security operatives.
