The Nigerian Army said its troops have dealt another crushing blow on terrorists, neutralizing several high-profile fighters and recovering lethal weapons, including rocket bombs and a significant cache of ammunition.
In a statement on its Social Media Platform on Tuesday, it said on 29 September 2024, a high-intensity raid was launched on Boko Haram/ISWAP strongholds in Ajiri and Mastari villages of Bama Local Government Area, Borno State.
According to the statement, the troops, leveraging superior firepower, decimated four notorious fighters, and recovered 2 Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bombs, 2 AK-47 magazines, 28 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition, 25 rounds of 7.62x54mm Light Machine Gun ammunition, and a Light Machine Gun Barrel