The Nigerian military Friday morning crushed Boko Haram insurgents during a futile attempt by the insurgents to take over Konduga town, some 40 miles from Maiduguri.
Combining air power with infantry activities, troops ambushed the insurgents, who were marching from Bama to Konduga.
Air Force jets and attack helicopters rained fire on the invaders while ground troops picked those attempting to flee the scene.
Authoritative military sources disclosed that at least 100 of the terrorists were killed and that a few of the about 200 strong militants escaped in the only truck that manoeuvred from the scene.
“Most of the dead insurgents were mangled beyond recognition during the few hours of fury displayed by our men”, a senior military source said.
DailyPost learnt that several weapons, including anti aircraft guns mounted on trucks and RPGs were mopped up by the military following the annihilation of the terrorists.
Other materials taken by the military included an armored personnel carrier (APC), several Hilux vehicles and motorcycles.
Defence Headquarters had in a statement on Thursday reassured Nigerians of the safety of Maiduguri from any impending attacks by the Boko Haram sect.
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