By Chimezie Godfrey
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised several terrorists and destroyed their enclaves during operations in parts of Borno State.
The military said the operations, conducted under Desert Sanity V, targeted terrorist locations in the Timbuktu and Bulabulin forest areas.
In a statement by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, troops cleared enclaves in Mar, Subdu, Yaro Lawanti and Yaro Shuwari in the Bulabulin axis.
He said 11 terrorists were killed during an engagement at Malam Shiri Village, while others fled with injuries.
Items recovered include rifles, machine guns, motorcycles and explosives materials.
In a separate operation along the Wajiroko–Sabongari corridor, troops also killed seven terrorists and recovered weapons including RPG tubes and communication equipment.
The statement said the operations were supported by the Air Component, which provided surveillance and carried out air strikes on identified targets.
Troops are currently pursuing fleeing terrorists to prevent regrouping.