Boko Haram Kingpin, 3 Others Killed In Borno

The Boko haram kingpin and his lieutenants are said to have crossed from Kano State to Bornosome weeks ago and had been carrying out series of attacks on JTF patrol vehicles and locations as well as the bombing of many places in the state.

However, the four men and their fighters ran out of luck when soldiers from the JTF confronted them in a gun duel following a tip off on their location, which was traced to the Kasuwan Kaji area of the metropolis.

The battle was taken by the soldiers to the insurgents betweenthe hours of 2am and 5.50 am on Monday when the fighters were still enjoying their sleep.

On arriving at the location, the JTF is said to have cordoned off the area and carried out checks on suspected houses and business premises during which the kingpins reportedly opened fire onthe soldiers without knowing that they were in for a rough deal.

The Spokesman for the JTF, Lt. Col. Sagir Musa, confirmed the raid on the BH hideout and the death of itscommander and three of his lieutenants during the raid.

Musa also said that three other BH fighters arrested by soldiers during the raid, had been detainedin their custody and were undergoing interrogation.

"The notorious BH commander andthree of his lieutenants lost their lives in an exchange of fire while three were arrested by the JTF and are undergoing interrogation in JTF custody.

"Items recovered from the terrorists included: three AK- 47 rifles, two Dane guns, three magazines, 36 rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition, two bows and18 arrows and assorted IEDs materials," Musa said.

Source: Vanguard