Solidier killed 150 boko haram

No fewer than 150 suspected members of the
outlawed Boko Haram sect were killed by soldiers
on Friday during a confrontation in Konduga,
about 35 kilometres from Maiduguri, the Borno
State capital.
It was learnt that hundreds of terrorists stormed
Konduga in the early hours of Friday in a convoy
of vehicles and motorcycles, but were resisted by
the soldiers.

A member of the local vigilance group, Kolobe
Abdullahi, told journalists that the residents could
not sleep on Thursday night when they got the
hint that insurgents intended to attack the town.
Abdullahi said, “People saw them when they were
coming and they were seriously dealt with. As I
am telling you, more than 100 of the Boko Haram
members were killed and several others were
injured.
“We destroyed all their utility vehicles, some cars
and motorcycles. We also seized some arms and
vehicles.”
A military source within the 7 Division of the
Nigerian Army, Maiduguri also confirmed on the
telephone that the insurgents were dealt with.”
The military authorities confirmed the killing,
adding that three Hilux vans and one other Buffalo
vehicle with mounted anti-aircraft guns, three
general purpose machine guns and over 30 AK 47
rifles were recovered from the terrorists.
A statement issued in Abuja by Col. T. Antigha of
the Army Public Relations said four soldiers were
injured in the three-hour battle.
The Army said photographs taken at the scene of
battle would be circulated as soon as they are
available.
The statement read, “At about 5.30 am today
(Friday), Boko Haram terrorists launched a
massive attack on Konduga town, about 35
kilometres from Maiduguri. After about three
hours of fierce fighting, Nigerian troops routed the
Boko Haram fighting force of over a hundred
terrorists.
“Further to the staggering loss of men, Boko
Haram also suffered extensive losses in
equipment. Four Nigerian soldiers were wounded
in action. The entire area is still being combed for
terrorists who may have escaped with bullet
wounds. Morale of troops remains very high.”