The 3 Division Special Operation Battalion in Damaturu, Yobe State on Friday confirmed the killing of 21 insurgents in the state.
A statement signed by the spokesman of the battalion, Captain Eli Lazarus, said that the insurgents were killed on Thursday, while some arms and ammunition were recovered in the operation.
Lazarus said four AK47 assault rifles, one FN rifle, one propelled grenade, one rocket propelled grenade bomb, improvised explosive devices and 704 rounds of assorted ammunition were recovered during the operation.
He said the insurgents attacked a military checkpoint close to the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation mega petrol station on Damaturu-Maiduguri Road.
He said: “Troops of 3 Special Operation Battalion had a fierce encounter with the terrorists in various parts of Damaturu for several hours.
“A 24 hour curfew was imposed across the state to enable troops conduct pursuit of the fleeing terrorists.
“Residents are advised to obey the curfew.”
The spokesman urged the public to assist security operatives with useful information for timely response.
Damaturu streets remained empty with all business premises closed as residents stayed indoors on Friday.
Lazarus said four AK47 assault rifles, one FN rifle, one propelled grenade, one rocket propelled grenade bomb, improvised explosive devices and 704 rounds of assorted ammunition were recovered during the operation.
He said the insurgents attacked a military checkpoint close to the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation mega petrol station on Damaturu-Maiduguri Road.
He said: “Troops of 3 Special Operation Battalion had a fierce encounter with the terrorists in various parts of Damaturu for several hours.
“A 24 hour curfew was imposed across the state to enable troops conduct pursuit of the fleeing terrorists.
“Residents are advised to obey the curfew.”
The spokesman urged the public to assist security operatives with useful information for timely response.
Damaturu streets remained empty with all business premises closed as residents stayed indoors on Friday.
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