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A notorious leader of the insurgent group, Boko Haram as well as two other members known for terrorising Sabon Gari and Damboa, in Borno, have been killed by Nigerian troops.

Nigerian Army, Colonel Sani Usman said in a statement that the suspected terrorists were killed on Sunday, by soldiers on fighting patrol.”

Among those killed was the Boko Haram terrorists Ameer (Leader) in Bulayaga. The Ameer was notorious in terrorizing Bale, Wass and Mufurundi villages.

”The troops recovered an AK-47 rifle with its magazine, 43 rounds of 7.62mm Special Ammunition, 1 Grinding Machine and 5 Dane Guns. Other items recovered include 7 Motorcycles,21 bags of grains and 2 Boko Haram terrorists flags hoisted.