Over 40 Boko Haram Members Killed Near Sambisa Forest

Over 40 terrorists believed to Boko Haram members have been killed in a fierce battle between soldiers in Bulanbuli, near the dreaded Sambisa Forest in Borno state.4 soldiers also lost their lives in the battle while 9 others sustained injuries.In a statement on Friday by the Defence Headquarters spokesperson, Chris Olukolade, the battle was caused by the capture of a number of terrorists believed to be the ringleaders of the dreaded Boko Haram sect operating around the Alagarmo area of the state.Mr Olukolade added that two of the terrorists were arrested two days ago at a local market while they were trying to buy foodstuff, while others were spying on the military base in the area.Recovered foodstuffOthers still being trailed include, a terrorist medic who was on a mission to procure drugs for use by his colleagues.16 rifles and a substantial number of assorted calibres of ammunitions, Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) materials, SIM Cards and electronic items were recovered.