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The Nigerian Army said Monday that four Boko Haram terrorists have been killed by troops during an encounter with the terrorists at Mallam Fatori, Borno State.<\/p>\n

A statement signed by Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu said three soldiers were however wounded during the exchange of fire by troops and the insurgents.<\/p>\n

He added that weapons of different types were recovered from the terrorists by the gallant troops.<\/p>\n

Colonel Nwachukwu said: \u201cTroops of 118 and 119 Task Force Battalions of Operation LAFIYA DOLE in northern Borno have neutralised 4 Boko Haram terrorists in an encounter yesterday night at Mallam Fatori, a border town in Abadam Local Government Area of Borno state.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOn Saturday 2nd February 2019, a group of Boko Haram terrorists attempted to attack the town taking advantage of darkness but met their Waterloo in an encounter with gallant troops of 118 and 119 Task Force Battalions.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe vigilant troops engaged the terrorists with heavy fire power and instantly dispatched 4 of the attackers to the great beyond, while some of them escaped with gunshot wounds.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe fleeing surviving terrorists abandoned some of their weapons and equipment which were recovered by the troops.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe recovered items include, 1 Light Machine Gun, 1 Rocket Propelled Grenade 7 (RPG 7) tubes, 3 Rocket Propelled Grenade Bombs, 3 Rocket Propelled Grenade Chargers, a belt of 200 rounds of 7.62 mm (NATO type) ammunition, 5 rounds of 12.7mm ammunition and 4 Hand Grenades.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe gallant troops are unrelenting and are further exploiting their success, as they engage in hot pursuit of the fleeing insurgents.<\/p>\n

\u201cThree soldiers however sustained various injuries during the encounter. They are all in stable condition and receiving medical attention.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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