The Nigerian Army has said its troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed 17 Boko Haram members in Damasak, Mobbar LGA of Borno.
Damasak is main town of Mobbar LGA, and is located near the confluence of the Yobe River and Komadugu Gana River, adjoining the border with Niger Republic.
Christopher Musa, theatre commander of the operation, said the troops engaged a large number of the insurgents when they attacked a forward operational base located along Walada exit gate, in the town at about 2pm.
He said the insurgents met “serious resistance” and superior fire power of the troops who engaged them in a heavy gun battle that lasted for hours, forcing them to withdraw.
According to Musa, the troops, supported by the air component of OPHK mounted a hot pursuit and closed up with the insurgents.
He said three other insurgents were also arrested.