Top Boko Haram Commander Killed In Borno Forest - Defence HQ

 Director of Defence Information, Major Gen Chris Olukolade revealed today that “a notorious top Boko Haram commander, Abu Mojahid, was among the terrorists that died in their encounter with the Nigerian troops in the outskirt of Alagarno on Tuesday morning.' ''The terrorists had staged a daring attack on troops, who were on patrol of the area. Meanwhile, the military operations are continuing in the form of offensive action on identified terrorists in some forest locations.'' 

''Aggressive patrols, mopping up as well as cordon and search are also continuing in the other locations in search of weapons and terrorists. Improvised Explosive Devices planted by the terrorists to deter the comprehensive offensive by the advancing troops are also being carefully cleared as troops continue to pursue fleeing ones, the statement concluded.''

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