Below is a statement from the Nigerian Military...
Troops
in pursuit of terrorists had an encounter with a group of them at Muva
Junction yesterday. The fierce encounter resulted in substantial
casualties including loss of lives & equipment on both sides.
An
armoured Personnel Carrier used by the terrorists was destroyed in the
fight, while General Purpose Machine Gun, Rocket Propelled Grenades,
rifles,IEDs, & ammunitions as well as, bows, arrows, locally made
pistols & guns captured from them have been taken into custody.
Meanwhile, troops have continued their advance backed with highly coordinated air strikes against the terrorists. Communities & locations such as Garkida, Vimtim, Kumare-Uba, Mararaba, Mubi, & others are also under regular patrols & surveillance to secure them against any resurgence of terrorist activities.
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