Monday 25 May 2015

Photos: Thousands of foreign currency found on dead Boko Haram commander

The Nigerian army says thousands of foreign currency was found on a Boko Baram leader killed during its operation in Dikwa, Borno state on May 23rd. Read the official statement and see the photos after the break...
Thousands of Euro currency was found on the body of a terrorist commander after troops successfully repelled a terrorist on Mafa towards the border. The terrorist who is also an Amir by status and believed to be of foreign descent, is among about 30 terrorist fighters who died in the encounter while many others fled with wounds. The terrorists also lost a number weapons and equipment including the captured 13 rifles, a machine gun, rocket propelled grenade tubes and several other assorted ammunition.
A Toyota Bufallo vehicle was also recovered from the terrorists. Two of their armored vehicles were also destroyed in the battle. The only casualty on the side of own troops was damaged equipment. Mopping up operations is ongoing in the general area. Meanwhile, the offensive on all terrorists’ hideouts is continuing in many fronts.

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