Killed Boko Haram Commander Had Thousands In Euros, Says DHQ, As troops Repel Dikwa Attack

BEVERLY HILLS, May 25, (THEWILL) –  Thousands of Euros were found on the body of a terrorist commander after troops successfully repelled a terrorist attack on Mafa towards the border.

The terrorist who is also an Amir by status and believed to be of foreign descent, is among about 30 terrorist fighters who died in the encounter while many others fled with wounds, Nigeria's Defence Headquarters said in a statement.

“The terrorists also lost a number weapons and equipment including the captured 13 rifles, a machine gun, rocket propelled grenade tubes and several other assorted ammunition. A Toyota Bufallo vehicle was also recovered from the terrorists. Two of their armoured vehicles were also destroyed in the battle. The only casualty on the side of own troops was a damaged equipment,” DHQ spokesman, Major General Chris Olukolade, said in the statement.