14 Boko Haram fighters Killed in Fresh Borno Attack

Nigerian troops and Boko Haram fighters on Friday in Borno engaged in fierce fighting which has left 14 insurgents dead.

Premium Times reports that the gun battle began at 6 am when the insurgents launched a surprise attack on troops located in Rann, in northern Borno.

It was gathered that over 15 insurgents were killed in the exchange of gunfire that lasted for 2 hours.

Four soldiers are said to have been wounded during the shootout.

Premium Times learnt that arms and ammunition recovered from the terrorists to include two AK47 rifles, four FN rifles, one M21 rifle, 110 X 7.62MM NATO ammunition, 20 X 7.62MM special,, 40 X M21 rounds, 4 X FN extra magazine and two locally made explosives.

This attack comes a few days after the Nigerian Army said it has taken over the stronghold of the group in Sambisa Forest.