The Nigerian Army said its troops killed four Boko Haram insurgents in the ongoing clearance operation at Makinta-Meleri in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.

Colonel Ado Isa, the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations seven Division, in a statement in Maiduguri, said that the troops also recovered weapons from the insurgents.

He disclosed that troops of seven Division Nigerian Army of Operation Lafiya Dole based on credible information conducted clearance operation on suspected Boko Haram terrorists’ hideout at Makinta-Meleri area of Konduga Local Government Area.

The Chief of Army Staff, lieutenant General Tukur Buratai was proud of their doggedness and urged them to sustain the offensive until the insurgents were flushed out to ensure total restoration of peace and security to the region.

The army spokesman also called on the people to provide useful information on suspected Boko Haram terrorists’ hideouts.